Air Quality Management - [email protected]

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Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Peter Harmse Directorate: Air Quality Management [email protected] | Tel: 021 483 8343 www.westerncape.gov.za Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning 1 st Floor, Property Centre Building, 3 Dorp Street, Cape Town, 8001 Private Bag X9086, Cape Town, 8000 fax: +27 21 483 3254 REFERENCE: 19/4/4/BC5/H Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd ENQUIRIES: Peter Harmse/Deon Stoltz SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd. The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Rd RONDEBOSCH 7700 Email: [email protected] For attention: Lauren Elston Email: [email protected] COMMENT ON THE DRAFT SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCURE ON ERF NO. 22973, STRAND IN THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY, WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE. The request for comment on the draft scoping report (SR) for the above-mentioned project, dated 04 August 2021, which was received via electronic mail correspondence on 4 August 2021 by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP), Directorate: Air Quality Management (D: AQM), has reference. The Directorate: Air Quality Management (D: AQM) has the following comments on the draft SR in terms of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act No. 39 of 2004 (NEM: AQA): 1. NOISE MANAGEMENT 1.1 If the project continues it is expected that the situation may have a negatively impact on sensitive inhabitants in the surrounding area and if elevated may not be acceptable for recreational activities. 1.2 It should be noted that noise generated from the proposed activity must comply with the Western Cape Noise Control Regulations P.N. 200/2013.

Transcript of Air Quality Management - [email protected]

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Peter Harmse

Directorate Air Quality Management PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza | Tel 021 483 8343

wwwwesterncapegovza Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning 1st Floor Property Centre Building 3 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001

Private Bag X9086 Cape Town 8000 fax +27 21 483 3254

REFERENCE 1944BC5H Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd

ENQUIRIES Peter HarmseDeon Stoltz

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building

Albion Spring

183 Main Rd

RONDEBOSCH

7700

Email Lelstonsrkcoza For attention Lauren Elston Email capetownsrkcoza

COMMENT ON THE DRAFT SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCURE ON ERF NO 22973 STRAND IN THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN

MUNICIPALITY WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE

The request for comment on the draft scoping report (SR) for the above-mentioned project dated 04 August

2021 which was received via electronic mail correspondence on 4 August 2021 by the Department of

Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) Directorate Air Quality Management (D

AQM) has reference

The Directorate Air Quality Management (D AQM) has the following comments on the draft SR in terms of

the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act No 39 of 2004 (NEM AQA)

1 NOISE MANAGEMENT

11 If the project continues it is expected that the situation may have a negatively impact on sensitive

inhabitants in the surrounding area and if elevated may not be acceptable for recreational activities

12 It should be noted that noise generated from the proposed activity must comply with the Western

Cape Noise Control Regulations PN 2002013

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2 ODOUR MANAGEMENT

21 With regards to odour management it should be noted that the specialist studies must address the

potential air quality impact from potential odour that the proposed cremator may have on potentially

sensitive receptors in the area

3 AIR EMISSIONS IMPACT MANAGEMENT

31 The draft SR indicates that there may be possible environmental impacts associated with the

construction operation closure and decommissioning phases of the proposed project

32 The D AQM notes that residents are located approximately 150 m from the proposed facility and that

an Air Quality Impact Assessment (AQIA) focussing on impacts on human health will be required

33 The D AQM notes that the draft SR proposes the undertaking of an Air Quality Study which will include

Plan of Study for Air Dispersion Modelling

34 The AQIA must include modelling for possible projections of assessing possible cumulative air quality

impacts from other crematorium facilities or other potential sources of emission in the area

35 It is also noted that the emissions from the crematoria will emanate from the combustion of fuel for

heating combustion of the of the casket or container cremation of human as well as from the

pulverising of any remains after the cremation

36 It is expected that the emissions from the fuel and from the cremation are emitted through individual

stacks from each cremator

37 Specialist studies are recommended to thoroughly interrogate and assess the operational procedures

of the proposed crematorium as these will determine the potential impacts to be experienced during

the construction and operational phases of the proposed project

4 ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENSING

41 The proposed activity triggers the following Section 21 Section 21 of the National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act Listed Activity in terms of the (NEMAQA)

Category 8 (Thermal Treatment of Hazardous and General Waste) Subcategory 82 (Crematoria and

Veterinary Waste Incineration) oria of human remains and the

incineration of animal carcasses and veterinary waste

42 It is envisaged that the Licensing Authority (viz City of Cape Town) has the responsibility of dealing with

a broad range of environmental management matters that affect local communities in the area

5 GENERAL

51 It is noted that diesel will be used as the input energy It should be noted that cleaner energy sources

such as LNGLPG should be explored as alternatives

52 The site location andor building identified for this application must comply with the National Health

Act 2003 (Act No 61 of 2003) as amended and includes the buildings in which memorial ceremonies

are conducted and the cremations are carried out

53 The following in respect of any proposed cremation facility must be noted and adhered to

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531 the facility must be located at least 500 meters away from any habitual dwelling

532 the chimney must have a height of not less than 3 meters above the apex of the roof

533 the premises shall be kept in a clean sanitary and in good repair

534 the facility shall be adequately ventilated and illuminated

535 the facility shall be operated and managed in such a manner as to prevent the dispersion of ash

into the atmosphere and

536 emission levels shall conform to the Minimum Emission Standards as determined in the

Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) in terms of the National Environmental Management Air

Quality Act (No 39 of 2004)

54 The Department would like to draw your attention to Section 28 of the National Environmental

Management Act No 107 of 1998 (NEMA)

degradation of the

environment must take reasonable measures to prevent such pollution or degradation from

occurring continuing or recurring or in so far as such harm to the environment is authorized by law

or cannot reasonably be avoided or stopped to minimize and rectify such pollution or degradation

Kindly quote the abovementioned reference number in any future correspondence in respect of the

application You are informed that the D AQM reserves the right to review the above-mentioned

comments should additional information come to light Please contact Mr Peter Harmse on 021 483 8343

or PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza should you have any further queries in this regard

Yours faithfully

_______________ PETER HARMSE HEAD OF COMPONENT AIR QUALITY REGULATORY SERVICES DATE Cc

Joy Leaner (WCG AQM) email JoyLeanerwesterncapegovza Peter Harmse (WCG AQM) email PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza Deon Stoltz (WCG AQM) email DeonStoltzwesterncapegovza Ian Gildenhuys (CCT AQM) email IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza Eldon van Boom (WCG EIA) email eldonvanboomwesterncapegovza

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Ms Saa-rah Adams

Development Management saa-rahadamswesterncapegovza | Tel 021 483 0773 3185

wwwwesterncapegovza Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

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REFERENCE 16332A357204121 DATE 07092021

The Board of Directors Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd 10 Gordons Bay Road STRAND 7140

Attention Mr WF Ebersoumln Cell 080 372 8036

E-mail fredbluecranefuneralscoza Dear Sir

COMMENT ON THE DRAFT SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCURE ON ERF NO 22973 STRAND

1 The Draft Scoping Report and associated documents dated 3 August 2021 received by this Department via electronic mail correspondence on 4 August 2021 and this Departmenacknowledgement thereof dated 17 August 2021

2 Following review of the information submitted to this Department the following is noted

21 The proposal entails the construction of a crematorium and associated infrastructure to be located within an existing warehouse on Erf No 22973 Strand

22 The associated infrastructure includes the following

221 The installation of two diesel fueled cremator ovens

222 The installation of a 2 500 litre above ground diesel storage tank to be established in the outside parking area and

223 The construction of a boundary wall adjacent to De Kock Street Strand

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31 Having considered the information contained in the draft Scoping Report you are hereby advised that only the listed activity applied for the proposed development will be assessed as part of the EIA process The onus is on the applicant to ensure that all the applicable listed

process Omission of any activity may invalidate the application

32 Applicable Listed Activities

Activity 6 of Listing Notice 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended)

wwwwesterncapegovza Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

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33 On Page 20 of the draft Scoping Report it is noted that the proposed development will be located within approximately 150m of residential homes The air quality impacts and potential health impacts associated with the proposed facility must be assessed in the draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report In addition to this the monitoring and management of atmospheric emissions must be addressedManagement and the relevant departments within the City of Cape Town must be obtained in this regard

34 Whilst it is noted that alternative fuel sources and cremator technology alternatives were investigated and stack height alternatives were identified and will be assessed as part of the EIA phase given the close proximity to residential areas alternatives may need to be further reported on It is understood that Blue Cranes currently operates a funeral home in Gordon s Bay and intend to establish their own crematorium however should the proposed crematorium not be deemed suitable on this site additional site alternatives may need to be identified and investigated

35 Please be reminded that a Public Participation Process must fulfil the requirements outlined in Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended) All proof of having complied with the said requirements must be included in future reports that will be submitted to this Department

36 The Plan of Study must comply with all of the requirements of Section 2 (1)(h)(i) to (j) of Appendix 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended)

37 In terms of Section 2(h)(iii) of Appendix 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended) include all comments received from Interested and Affected Parties (which includes the commenting authorities and private individualsorganisations) during the Public Participation Process as well as the responses to those comments in the future reports which will be submitted to this Department

38 Your attention is drawn to Appendix 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended) for the Content of the Scoping Report

requirements

4 Please note that it is prohibited in terms of Section 24F of the National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998) for a person to commence with a listed activity unless the competent authority has granted an environmental authorisation for the undertaking of the activity Failure to comply in terms of this prohibition will result in the matter being referred to the Environmental Law Enforcement Directorate of this Department for possible prosecution A person convicted of an offence in terms of the above is liable for a fine not exceeding R10 million or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years or to both such fine and imprisonment

5 Kindly quote the abovementioned reference number in any future correspondence in respect of the application

6 This Department reserves the right to revise its initial comments and request further information from you based on any new or revised information received

Yours faithfully

pp __________________ MR ZAAHIR TOEFY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT (REGION 1)Copies to (1) Ms A van Wyk (City of Cape Town ERM) E-mail azannevanwykcapetowngovza (2) Ms L Elston (RMS) E-mail lelstonsrkcoza

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Gunther Frantz

Directorate Pollution and Chemicals Management GuntherFrantzwesterncapegovza| Tel 021 483 2975

wwwwesterncapegovza

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning 2nd Floor Property Centre 1 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001

Private Bag X9086 Cape Town 8000 Fax +27 21 483 4368

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D PCM REFERENCE NUMBER 1932A357PMIM05321 ENQUIRIES Gunther Frantz DATE 06 September 2021 The Director SRK Consulting Private Bag X18 RONDEBOSCH 7701 For Attention Ms Lauren Elston Tel 021 659 3060 Email lelstonsrkcoza PER EMAIL Dear Madam

COMMENT ON THE DRAFT SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A CREMATORIUM ON ERF 22973 STRAND

The Directorate Pollution and Chemicals Management (D PCM) acknowledges receipt of the Draft

Scoping Report (DSR) on 04 August 2021 Please find comment from the D PCM as follows

1 This Directorate is satisfied with the specialist study to be undertaken as noted in the Plan of Study for

the Impact Assessment

2 It is recommended that the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIR) include potential impacts

and risk to the surrounding land owners from the placement of a 2 500 litre above ground diesel storage

tank on the subject property

3 The D PCM awaits the DEIR and specialist assessment to provide further comment including potential

impacts associated with the handling storage and disposal of scrubber effluent

Please direct any enquiries to Gunther Frantz should you require clarity on any of the comments provided

wwwwesterncapegovza Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

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The Department reserves the right to revise or withdraw comments or request further information based on

any information received

Yours faithfully

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MS WILNA KLOPPERS DIRECTOR POLLUTION AND CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT Copied to Ms Saa-rah Adams (DEAampDP Directorate Development Management)

Email Saa-rahAdamswesterncapegovza

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

246 VOORTREKKER ROAD VASCO 7460 wwwcapetowngovza

Making progress possible Together

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH

SPECIALISED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT UNIT

Gerswain Manuel

Senior Air Quality Practitioner

T +27 21 590 5200 F +27 21 590 5215

E GerswainManuelcapetowngovza

Ref 33733-399

MEMORANDUM

Attention Lauren King

Environmental amp Heritage Management ndash Eastern Region

Spatial Planning amp Environment Directorate

The Air Quality Management Department has scrutinised the SCOPING REPORT for the

Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Cape Town with DEAampDP Reference Number

16336A357207721 received on 16 August 2021

The information provided was reviewed therefore from an air quality management

perspective we wish to provide comments in this regard as follows

1 Based on the information provided it is acknowledged that the proposed activity triggers

a listed activity Category 8 Thermal Treatment of General and Hazardous Waste Sub-

category 82 Crematoria and Veterinary Waste Incineration in terms of the National

Environmental Management Air Quality Act (NEM AQA) 39 Listing Notice No 893 dated

22 November 2013

2 With reference to Appendix I Vendor guarantee where the following is stated

COMMENT ON THE SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM BLUE CRANE

FUNERALS (PTY) LTD ERF 22973 STRAND WESTERN CAPE

SRK PROJECT NUMBER 572359

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21 It is noted that supplier cannot guarantees the effectiveness and efficiency of the

cremators and abatement equipment to meet the new plant Minimum Emission

Standards(MES) for the listed activity Sub-Category 82 in relation to Regulation 89

when overloaded

22 Your attention is directed to the fact that nationally many cremators are not able to

achieve compliance with the prescribed new plant Minimum Emission Standards

therefore copies of the Equipment Stack Test results showing compliance with the MES

as stated in the Vendor guarantee is requested

3 It is noted that the proposed facility will be located in a General Industrial 1 zoned area

which houses other industrial activities

31 However it is further noted that the closest residential area is approximately 150 m to

the south and an informal settlement is located ~270 m east of the site on the periphery

of the area zoned for General Industry 1 adjacent to Strand Secondary School which

are regarded as a sensitive receptor trigger

32 From an air quality management perspective we are concerned that the close

proximity of the operations to human habitation especially sensitive receptors is of

great concern which may pose potential health risks and nuisances to the receiving

environment if not adequately managed in accordance within the required legislative

contexts and provisions

4 The operations conducted at the facility must comply with all the applicable provisions as

prescribed by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Management (AQM) Bylaw 7662 dated 2016 and the

AQM Bylaw must be referenced in the pending Environmental Management Programme

(EMPr) submitted in support of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process

5 We take cognisance that the proposed incineratorcremator will use diesel as the

preferred fuel source to operate the equipment

6 You are requested to provide supporting documentation regarding the specifications of

the equipment used for cremation burner abatement equipment and associated stack

for our understanding and decision-making purposes and this information will also be

required for the Specialist Air Quality Study referred to below

7 A detailed Specialist Air Quality Study will be required in order to comprehensively assess

the impacts of the activity on the receiving environment and sensitive receptors The

completion of an Atmospheric Impact Report in terms of Regulation 747 dated 11 October

2013 must be provided and the air dispersion modelling must be conducted in terms of

the Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling Regulations 533 dated 11 July 2014 as amended

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71 We direct your attention to the to the Plan of Study with WKC Reference Number

J21068 dated 21 April 2021 submitted by you to this department for comment and a

subsequent written responsecomment dated 19 May 2021 was provided to you

Please be advised that our comments must be factored in when drafting and compiling

the Atmospheric Impact Report

72 The content of our response must be reflected in the updated Plan of Study for our

further review It is noted that the report proposes various alternative stack heights and

therefore the dimensions (height amp diameter) of the various stacks must be modelled to

prove compliance with the new plant minimum emission standards and that air

pollution nuisances will not caused

8 We further acknowledge that this report forms part of the Public Participation Process (PPP)

and is undertaken by SRK as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)

as prescribed by Section 38 of NEM AQA Once the PPP has been concluded a Public

Participation Report must be compiled and submitted with your Atmospheric Emission

Licence (AEL) Application Should objections be received such objections must be

adequately addressed by the EAP in the report Should no objections be received a

declaration must be signed by the EAP as proof thereof

81 The public participation process is crucial and must be advertised in two local

newspapers circulating within the area where the activity is conducted Because the

PPP has commenced and the advert already placed please provide proof of

placement in the media in the Public Participation Report

82 The Public Participation Report which include the comments and responses must be

submitted with the submission of the Atmospheric Emission Licence Application must

be made in terms of Section 37 of the National Environmental Management Air

Quality Act (NEMAQA) 39 2004 as amended The completed application form must

be made available to all Interested and affected parties during the Public Participation

Process in terms of section 38 (3)(b) (iiA)

83 The 2017 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South

Africa No1144 of 26 October 2018 Section 56 compels you to make application via

the System for National Atmospheric Emissions Licencing (SNAEL) Portal website

wwwsaaelipenvironmentgovzaSAAELIP to the City of Cape Town as the licencing

authority

84 An AEL processing fee will be levied as prescribed by Regulation 250 of 11 March 2016

Annexure A (below) The processing fees must be paid prior to the AEL application

therefore the applicant must engage the AQO so that an official invoice is generated

Once payment is made proof thereof must be submitted before the online AEL

application is further processed Below is the excerpt extracted from the Regulation

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85 If and when the Environmental Authorisation(EA) is granted in terms of NEMA by the

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development amp Planning (DEADampP) a copy

of the EA must also be uploaded on SAAELIP as supporting documentation

9 Compliance with the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 2004 (Act No

39 of 2004) as amended (NEM AQA) -Part 6 Measures in respect or dust noise and

offensive odours

91 A Site Specific Comprehensive Fugitive Emissions Management Plan (FEMP)

incorporating dust odour and fugitive emissions must be devised and must be included

in the EMPr during the EIA process which will be required to be implemented

throughout all phases of the proposed project and requires prior scrutiny and approval

by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Officer Therefore the FEMP must include the following

911 The handling storage and disposal of ash as a waste product must also be taken

into consideration and demonstrate that no air pollution nuisances are incurred

912 The applicable method statements applicable to air pollution to include at least

the following

9121 Identify all possible sources of odour and dust with the affected area

9122 Detail the best practicable measures to be undertaken to mitigate odour

and dust emissions

9123 Detail the implementation schedule

9124 Identify the line management responsible for the implementation

9125 Establish a register for recording all complaints received by the person

regarding dustfall and odour as well as the recording follow-up actions

and responses to the complaints

913 Excavation activities and construction must be managed and be compliant with

the National Dust Control Regulations R 827 National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

92 An Environmental Control Officer (ECO) must be appointed and undertake all the

responsibility as documented in the EMPr to ensure that the odour and dust

management aspects are adequately addressed and implemented at the

commencement and throughout the project

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10 The report states that the proposed fuel storage has the capacity of 2500 litre ~ 25 msup3 and

therefore does not trigger a listed activity in terms of Category 2 Subcategory 24 of Listing

Notice 893 of 2013 as amended

11 Compliance with Section 30 (emergency incident) in terms of the National Environmental

Management Act 107 of 1998 - the Act defines an emergency incident as lsquoan unexpected

sudden and uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance including from a major

emission fire or explosion that causes has caused or may cause significant harm to the

environment human life or propertyrsquo Should such incidents transpire the Cityrsquos Air Quality

Officer must be notified in writing within the prescribed timeframes of such incident

12 The following comments were received by the Cityrsquos Environmental Health Department

and must be considered

121 Please note the requirements in terms of the National Health Act Regulations

Relating to the Management of Human Remains R363 of 2013 Regulation 18

Minimum requirements for a cremation facility

18 (1) A cremation facility must comply to the following-

(a) the site must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling

(b) The chimney must have at least a height of not less than 3 meters

above the roof

(c) No cremation shall take place until the minimum combustion

temperatures of the urn has been reached

(d) The premises shall be kept in a clean sanitary and in good repair

(e) The facility shall be adequately ventilated and illuminated

(f) The facility shall be operated and managed in such a manner as

to prevent the dispersion of ash into the atmosphere and

(g) Emissions shall conform to the ambient air quality or emissions

standards as determined in terms of the National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

122 In this regard please contact

1221 Mr Heinrich Fritz ndash Head Environmental Health ndash Area East

(HeinrichFritzcapetowngovza) that would be involved with the issuance of

the Certificate of Competence for the proposed Crematorium

1222 The Director General of the National Department of Health who is the Authority

that would have to consider and grant permission to relax the 500m

requirement from residential premisesrdquo

13 The Air Quality Officer reserves the right to call for further requirements should it be deemed

necessary

Air Quality Officer

Head Specialised Environmental Health Services

City Health

Community Services and Health

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Lauren Elston

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagtSent Monday 06 September 2021 0808To Lauren ElstonCc Marius WheelerSubject CapeNature comment-RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

EXTERNAL Good day CapeNature would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application Our comments are as follows

1 The conclusions of site verification regarding plant animal aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity sensitivities are accepted Considering that the development will occur in an existing warehouse on property that has been completely transformed (developed) and is located in a developed area there are negligible risks to biodiversity and we therefore have no objection to the development

CapeNature reserves the right to revise initial comments and request further information based on any additional information that may be received Kind regards

Ismat Adams Land-Use Scientist | Landscape West Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188

From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Thursday 05 August 2021 0819 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Ismat You have been registered as an IAP I trust we have met your information requirements please let me know if there is anything else you require Thank you Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

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SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1559 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day

Please register me as IampAP

Name Ismat Adams Organisation CapeNature Capacity Land‐Use Scientist ndash Landscape West Email iadamscapenaturecoza Contact no 0870873188

For future reference please use the attached contact details for notifications See also attached our application

document requirements

Kind regards

Ismat Adams Conservation Officer | Ceder-Berg Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188 m

From Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1555 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

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From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1212 pm To TarynDreyerwesterncapegovza EldonvanBoomwesterncapegovza MarekKedziejawesterncapegovza Eugenepienaarwesterncapegovza LanceMcBain‐Charleswesterncapegovza PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza joyleanerwesterncapegovza ArabelMcClellandwesterncapegovza AminaSulaimanwesterncapegovza WaseefaDhansaywesterncapegovza GraceSwanepoelwesterncapegovza jacquigoochwesterncapegovza dimitrigeorgeadescapetowngovza IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza WendyKlopperscapetowngovza GerswainManuelcapetowngovza johnmarthezecapetowngovza AntonioVieiracapetowngovza MarissaAdamscapetowngovza Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt shannonmareecapetowngovza TorchTdwsgovza DanielsDdwsgovza Saa‐rah Adams ltSaa‐rahAdamswesterncapegovzagt Cc Matthew Law ltMLawsrkcozagt Christopher Dalgliesh ltCDalglieshsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Key Commenting Authority

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721 CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report forPublic Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (two primary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA) warrant that listed activities require EnvironmentalAuthorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning(DEAampDP) The National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (NEMAQA) and GN 893 of 2013(as amended by GN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL)A Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR also referred to as an EIA) process is required to supportan application for EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL forthe project

Opportunity to Participate

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The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium and for direct download from the following cloud‐based platform

httpssrk‐mysharepointcomfgpersonalelsl_srk_co_zaEpNhgt2doe9NvhL1T4b5BqQBTV8dRBOptcEy9yuBEyQMHwe=0HJurN

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment ata later date

Contact Details for Further Information

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

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3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

All views or opinions expressed in this electronic message and its attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Western Cape Government (the WCG) No employee of the WCG is entitled to conclude a binding contract on behalf of the WCG unless heshe is an accounting officer of the WCG or his or her authorised representative The information contained in this message and its attachments may be confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only except where the sender specifically states otherwise If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone

ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

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Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

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Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

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P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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2 ODOUR MANAGEMENT

21 With regards to odour management it should be noted that the specialist studies must address the

potential air quality impact from potential odour that the proposed cremator may have on potentially

sensitive receptors in the area

3 AIR EMISSIONS IMPACT MANAGEMENT

31 The draft SR indicates that there may be possible environmental impacts associated with the

construction operation closure and decommissioning phases of the proposed project

32 The D AQM notes that residents are located approximately 150 m from the proposed facility and that

an Air Quality Impact Assessment (AQIA) focussing on impacts on human health will be required

33 The D AQM notes that the draft SR proposes the undertaking of an Air Quality Study which will include

Plan of Study for Air Dispersion Modelling

34 The AQIA must include modelling for possible projections of assessing possible cumulative air quality

impacts from other crematorium facilities or other potential sources of emission in the area

35 It is also noted that the emissions from the crematoria will emanate from the combustion of fuel for

heating combustion of the of the casket or container cremation of human as well as from the

pulverising of any remains after the cremation

36 It is expected that the emissions from the fuel and from the cremation are emitted through individual

stacks from each cremator

37 Specialist studies are recommended to thoroughly interrogate and assess the operational procedures

of the proposed crematorium as these will determine the potential impacts to be experienced during

the construction and operational phases of the proposed project

4 ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENSING

41 The proposed activity triggers the following Section 21 Section 21 of the National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act Listed Activity in terms of the (NEMAQA)

Category 8 (Thermal Treatment of Hazardous and General Waste) Subcategory 82 (Crematoria and

Veterinary Waste Incineration) oria of human remains and the

incineration of animal carcasses and veterinary waste

42 It is envisaged that the Licensing Authority (viz City of Cape Town) has the responsibility of dealing with

a broad range of environmental management matters that affect local communities in the area

5 GENERAL

51 It is noted that diesel will be used as the input energy It should be noted that cleaner energy sources

such as LNGLPG should be explored as alternatives

52 The site location andor building identified for this application must comply with the National Health

Act 2003 (Act No 61 of 2003) as amended and includes the buildings in which memorial ceremonies

are conducted and the cremations are carried out

53 The following in respect of any proposed cremation facility must be noted and adhered to

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531 the facility must be located at least 500 meters away from any habitual dwelling

532 the chimney must have a height of not less than 3 meters above the apex of the roof

533 the premises shall be kept in a clean sanitary and in good repair

534 the facility shall be adequately ventilated and illuminated

535 the facility shall be operated and managed in such a manner as to prevent the dispersion of ash

into the atmosphere and

536 emission levels shall conform to the Minimum Emission Standards as determined in the

Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) in terms of the National Environmental Management Air

Quality Act (No 39 of 2004)

54 The Department would like to draw your attention to Section 28 of the National Environmental

Management Act No 107 of 1998 (NEMA)

degradation of the

environment must take reasonable measures to prevent such pollution or degradation from

occurring continuing or recurring or in so far as such harm to the environment is authorized by law

or cannot reasonably be avoided or stopped to minimize and rectify such pollution or degradation

Kindly quote the abovementioned reference number in any future correspondence in respect of the

application You are informed that the D AQM reserves the right to review the above-mentioned

comments should additional information come to light Please contact Mr Peter Harmse on 021 483 8343

or PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza should you have any further queries in this regard

Yours faithfully

_______________ PETER HARMSE HEAD OF COMPONENT AIR QUALITY REGULATORY SERVICES DATE Cc

Joy Leaner (WCG AQM) email JoyLeanerwesterncapegovza Peter Harmse (WCG AQM) email PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza Deon Stoltz (WCG AQM) email DeonStoltzwesterncapegovza Ian Gildenhuys (CCT AQM) email IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza Eldon van Boom (WCG EIA) email eldonvanboomwesterncapegovza

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Ms Saa-rah Adams

Development Management saa-rahadamswesterncapegovza | Tel 021 483 0773 3185

wwwwesterncapegovza Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

1

REFERENCE 16332A357204121 DATE 07092021

The Board of Directors Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd 10 Gordons Bay Road STRAND 7140

Attention Mr WF Ebersoumln Cell 080 372 8036

E-mail fredbluecranefuneralscoza Dear Sir

COMMENT ON THE DRAFT SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCURE ON ERF NO 22973 STRAND

1 The Draft Scoping Report and associated documents dated 3 August 2021 received by this Department via electronic mail correspondence on 4 August 2021 and this Departmenacknowledgement thereof dated 17 August 2021

2 Following review of the information submitted to this Department the following is noted

21 The proposal entails the construction of a crematorium and associated infrastructure to be located within an existing warehouse on Erf No 22973 Strand

22 The associated infrastructure includes the following

221 The installation of two diesel fueled cremator ovens

222 The installation of a 2 500 litre above ground diesel storage tank to be established in the outside parking area and

223 The construction of a boundary wall adjacent to De Kock Street Strand

3

31 Having considered the information contained in the draft Scoping Report you are hereby advised that only the listed activity applied for the proposed development will be assessed as part of the EIA process The onus is on the applicant to ensure that all the applicable listed

process Omission of any activity may invalidate the application

32 Applicable Listed Activities

Activity 6 of Listing Notice 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended)

wwwwesterncapegovza Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

2

33 On Page 20 of the draft Scoping Report it is noted that the proposed development will be located within approximately 150m of residential homes The air quality impacts and potential health impacts associated with the proposed facility must be assessed in the draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report In addition to this the monitoring and management of atmospheric emissions must be addressedManagement and the relevant departments within the City of Cape Town must be obtained in this regard

34 Whilst it is noted that alternative fuel sources and cremator technology alternatives were investigated and stack height alternatives were identified and will be assessed as part of the EIA phase given the close proximity to residential areas alternatives may need to be further reported on It is understood that Blue Cranes currently operates a funeral home in Gordon s Bay and intend to establish their own crematorium however should the proposed crematorium not be deemed suitable on this site additional site alternatives may need to be identified and investigated

35 Please be reminded that a Public Participation Process must fulfil the requirements outlined in Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended) All proof of having complied with the said requirements must be included in future reports that will be submitted to this Department

36 The Plan of Study must comply with all of the requirements of Section 2 (1)(h)(i) to (j) of Appendix 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended)

37 In terms of Section 2(h)(iii) of Appendix 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended) include all comments received from Interested and Affected Parties (which includes the commenting authorities and private individualsorganisations) during the Public Participation Process as well as the responses to those comments in the future reports which will be submitted to this Department

38 Your attention is drawn to Appendix 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended) for the Content of the Scoping Report

requirements

4 Please note that it is prohibited in terms of Section 24F of the National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998) for a person to commence with a listed activity unless the competent authority has granted an environmental authorisation for the undertaking of the activity Failure to comply in terms of this prohibition will result in the matter being referred to the Environmental Law Enforcement Directorate of this Department for possible prosecution A person convicted of an offence in terms of the above is liable for a fine not exceeding R10 million or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years or to both such fine and imprisonment

5 Kindly quote the abovementioned reference number in any future correspondence in respect of the application

6 This Department reserves the right to revise its initial comments and request further information from you based on any new or revised information received

Yours faithfully

pp __________________ MR ZAAHIR TOEFY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT (REGION 1)Copies to (1) Ms A van Wyk (City of Cape Town ERM) E-mail azannevanwykcapetowngovza (2) Ms L Elston (RMS) E-mail lelstonsrkcoza

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Gunther Frantz

Directorate Pollution and Chemicals Management GuntherFrantzwesterncapegovza| Tel 021 483 2975

wwwwesterncapegovza

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning 2nd Floor Property Centre 1 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001

Private Bag X9086 Cape Town 8000 Fax +27 21 483 4368

1

D PCM REFERENCE NUMBER 1932A357PMIM05321 ENQUIRIES Gunther Frantz DATE 06 September 2021 The Director SRK Consulting Private Bag X18 RONDEBOSCH 7701 For Attention Ms Lauren Elston Tel 021 659 3060 Email lelstonsrkcoza PER EMAIL Dear Madam

COMMENT ON THE DRAFT SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A CREMATORIUM ON ERF 22973 STRAND

The Directorate Pollution and Chemicals Management (D PCM) acknowledges receipt of the Draft

Scoping Report (DSR) on 04 August 2021 Please find comment from the D PCM as follows

1 This Directorate is satisfied with the specialist study to be undertaken as noted in the Plan of Study for

the Impact Assessment

2 It is recommended that the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIR) include potential impacts

and risk to the surrounding land owners from the placement of a 2 500 litre above ground diesel storage

tank on the subject property

3 The D PCM awaits the DEIR and specialist assessment to provide further comment including potential

impacts associated with the handling storage and disposal of scrubber effluent

Please direct any enquiries to Gunther Frantz should you require clarity on any of the comments provided

wwwwesterncapegovza Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

2

The Department reserves the right to revise or withdraw comments or request further information based on

any information received

Yours faithfully

pp

MS WILNA KLOPPERS DIRECTOR POLLUTION AND CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT Copied to Ms Saa-rah Adams (DEAampDP Directorate Development Management)

Email Saa-rahAdamswesterncapegovza

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

246 VOORTREKKER ROAD VASCO 7460 wwwcapetowngovza

Making progress possible Together

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH

SPECIALISED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT UNIT

Gerswain Manuel

Senior Air Quality Practitioner

T +27 21 590 5200 F +27 21 590 5215

E GerswainManuelcapetowngovza

Ref 33733-399

MEMORANDUM

Attention Lauren King

Environmental amp Heritage Management ndash Eastern Region

Spatial Planning amp Environment Directorate

The Air Quality Management Department has scrutinised the SCOPING REPORT for the

Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Cape Town with DEAampDP Reference Number

16336A357207721 received on 16 August 2021

The information provided was reviewed therefore from an air quality management

perspective we wish to provide comments in this regard as follows

1 Based on the information provided it is acknowledged that the proposed activity triggers

a listed activity Category 8 Thermal Treatment of General and Hazardous Waste Sub-

category 82 Crematoria and Veterinary Waste Incineration in terms of the National

Environmental Management Air Quality Act (NEM AQA) 39 Listing Notice No 893 dated

22 November 2013

2 With reference to Appendix I Vendor guarantee where the following is stated

COMMENT ON THE SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM BLUE CRANE

FUNERALS (PTY) LTD ERF 22973 STRAND WESTERN CAPE

SRK PROJECT NUMBER 572359

2

21 It is noted that supplier cannot guarantees the effectiveness and efficiency of the

cremators and abatement equipment to meet the new plant Minimum Emission

Standards(MES) for the listed activity Sub-Category 82 in relation to Regulation 89

when overloaded

22 Your attention is directed to the fact that nationally many cremators are not able to

achieve compliance with the prescribed new plant Minimum Emission Standards

therefore copies of the Equipment Stack Test results showing compliance with the MES

as stated in the Vendor guarantee is requested

3 It is noted that the proposed facility will be located in a General Industrial 1 zoned area

which houses other industrial activities

31 However it is further noted that the closest residential area is approximately 150 m to

the south and an informal settlement is located ~270 m east of the site on the periphery

of the area zoned for General Industry 1 adjacent to Strand Secondary School which

are regarded as a sensitive receptor trigger

32 From an air quality management perspective we are concerned that the close

proximity of the operations to human habitation especially sensitive receptors is of

great concern which may pose potential health risks and nuisances to the receiving

environment if not adequately managed in accordance within the required legislative

contexts and provisions

4 The operations conducted at the facility must comply with all the applicable provisions as

prescribed by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Management (AQM) Bylaw 7662 dated 2016 and the

AQM Bylaw must be referenced in the pending Environmental Management Programme

(EMPr) submitted in support of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process

5 We take cognisance that the proposed incineratorcremator will use diesel as the

preferred fuel source to operate the equipment

6 You are requested to provide supporting documentation regarding the specifications of

the equipment used for cremation burner abatement equipment and associated stack

for our understanding and decision-making purposes and this information will also be

required for the Specialist Air Quality Study referred to below

7 A detailed Specialist Air Quality Study will be required in order to comprehensively assess

the impacts of the activity on the receiving environment and sensitive receptors The

completion of an Atmospheric Impact Report in terms of Regulation 747 dated 11 October

2013 must be provided and the air dispersion modelling must be conducted in terms of

the Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling Regulations 533 dated 11 July 2014 as amended

3

71 We direct your attention to the to the Plan of Study with WKC Reference Number

J21068 dated 21 April 2021 submitted by you to this department for comment and a

subsequent written responsecomment dated 19 May 2021 was provided to you

Please be advised that our comments must be factored in when drafting and compiling

the Atmospheric Impact Report

72 The content of our response must be reflected in the updated Plan of Study for our

further review It is noted that the report proposes various alternative stack heights and

therefore the dimensions (height amp diameter) of the various stacks must be modelled to

prove compliance with the new plant minimum emission standards and that air

pollution nuisances will not caused

8 We further acknowledge that this report forms part of the Public Participation Process (PPP)

and is undertaken by SRK as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)

as prescribed by Section 38 of NEM AQA Once the PPP has been concluded a Public

Participation Report must be compiled and submitted with your Atmospheric Emission

Licence (AEL) Application Should objections be received such objections must be

adequately addressed by the EAP in the report Should no objections be received a

declaration must be signed by the EAP as proof thereof

81 The public participation process is crucial and must be advertised in two local

newspapers circulating within the area where the activity is conducted Because the

PPP has commenced and the advert already placed please provide proof of

placement in the media in the Public Participation Report

82 The Public Participation Report which include the comments and responses must be

submitted with the submission of the Atmospheric Emission Licence Application must

be made in terms of Section 37 of the National Environmental Management Air

Quality Act (NEMAQA) 39 2004 as amended The completed application form must

be made available to all Interested and affected parties during the Public Participation

Process in terms of section 38 (3)(b) (iiA)

83 The 2017 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South

Africa No1144 of 26 October 2018 Section 56 compels you to make application via

the System for National Atmospheric Emissions Licencing (SNAEL) Portal website

wwwsaaelipenvironmentgovzaSAAELIP to the City of Cape Town as the licencing

authority

84 An AEL processing fee will be levied as prescribed by Regulation 250 of 11 March 2016

Annexure A (below) The processing fees must be paid prior to the AEL application

therefore the applicant must engage the AQO so that an official invoice is generated

Once payment is made proof thereof must be submitted before the online AEL

application is further processed Below is the excerpt extracted from the Regulation

4

85 If and when the Environmental Authorisation(EA) is granted in terms of NEMA by the

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development amp Planning (DEADampP) a copy

of the EA must also be uploaded on SAAELIP as supporting documentation

9 Compliance with the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 2004 (Act No

39 of 2004) as amended (NEM AQA) -Part 6 Measures in respect or dust noise and

offensive odours

91 A Site Specific Comprehensive Fugitive Emissions Management Plan (FEMP)

incorporating dust odour and fugitive emissions must be devised and must be included

in the EMPr during the EIA process which will be required to be implemented

throughout all phases of the proposed project and requires prior scrutiny and approval

by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Officer Therefore the FEMP must include the following

911 The handling storage and disposal of ash as a waste product must also be taken

into consideration and demonstrate that no air pollution nuisances are incurred

912 The applicable method statements applicable to air pollution to include at least

the following

9121 Identify all possible sources of odour and dust with the affected area

9122 Detail the best practicable measures to be undertaken to mitigate odour

and dust emissions

9123 Detail the implementation schedule

9124 Identify the line management responsible for the implementation

9125 Establish a register for recording all complaints received by the person

regarding dustfall and odour as well as the recording follow-up actions

and responses to the complaints

913 Excavation activities and construction must be managed and be compliant with

the National Dust Control Regulations R 827 National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

92 An Environmental Control Officer (ECO) must be appointed and undertake all the

responsibility as documented in the EMPr to ensure that the odour and dust

management aspects are adequately addressed and implemented at the

commencement and throughout the project

5

10 The report states that the proposed fuel storage has the capacity of 2500 litre ~ 25 msup3 and

therefore does not trigger a listed activity in terms of Category 2 Subcategory 24 of Listing

Notice 893 of 2013 as amended

11 Compliance with Section 30 (emergency incident) in terms of the National Environmental

Management Act 107 of 1998 - the Act defines an emergency incident as lsquoan unexpected

sudden and uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance including from a major

emission fire or explosion that causes has caused or may cause significant harm to the

environment human life or propertyrsquo Should such incidents transpire the Cityrsquos Air Quality

Officer must be notified in writing within the prescribed timeframes of such incident

12 The following comments were received by the Cityrsquos Environmental Health Department

and must be considered

121 Please note the requirements in terms of the National Health Act Regulations

Relating to the Management of Human Remains R363 of 2013 Regulation 18

Minimum requirements for a cremation facility

18 (1) A cremation facility must comply to the following-

(a) the site must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling

(b) The chimney must have at least a height of not less than 3 meters

above the roof

(c) No cremation shall take place until the minimum combustion

temperatures of the urn has been reached

(d) The premises shall be kept in a clean sanitary and in good repair

(e) The facility shall be adequately ventilated and illuminated

(f) The facility shall be operated and managed in such a manner as

to prevent the dispersion of ash into the atmosphere and

(g) Emissions shall conform to the ambient air quality or emissions

standards as determined in terms of the National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

122 In this regard please contact

1221 Mr Heinrich Fritz ndash Head Environmental Health ndash Area East

(HeinrichFritzcapetowngovza) that would be involved with the issuance of

the Certificate of Competence for the proposed Crematorium

1222 The Director General of the National Department of Health who is the Authority

that would have to consider and grant permission to relax the 500m

requirement from residential premisesrdquo

13 The Air Quality Officer reserves the right to call for further requirements should it be deemed

necessary

Air Quality Officer

Head Specialised Environmental Health Services

City Health

Community Services and Health

1

Lauren Elston

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagtSent Monday 06 September 2021 0808To Lauren ElstonCc Marius WheelerSubject CapeNature comment-RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

EXTERNAL Good day CapeNature would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application Our comments are as follows

1 The conclusions of site verification regarding plant animal aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity sensitivities are accepted Considering that the development will occur in an existing warehouse on property that has been completely transformed (developed) and is located in a developed area there are negligible risks to biodiversity and we therefore have no objection to the development

CapeNature reserves the right to revise initial comments and request further information based on any additional information that may be received Kind regards

Ismat Adams Land-Use Scientist | Landscape West Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188

From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Thursday 05 August 2021 0819 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Ismat You have been registered as an IAP I trust we have met your information requirements please let me know if there is anything else you require Thank you Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

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SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1559 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day

Please register me as IampAP

Name Ismat Adams Organisation CapeNature Capacity Land‐Use Scientist ndash Landscape West Email iadamscapenaturecoza Contact no 0870873188

For future reference please use the attached contact details for notifications See also attached our application

document requirements

Kind regards

Ismat Adams Conservation Officer | Ceder-Berg Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188 m

From Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1555 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

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From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1212 pm To TarynDreyerwesterncapegovza EldonvanBoomwesterncapegovza MarekKedziejawesterncapegovza Eugenepienaarwesterncapegovza LanceMcBain‐Charleswesterncapegovza PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza joyleanerwesterncapegovza ArabelMcClellandwesterncapegovza AminaSulaimanwesterncapegovza WaseefaDhansaywesterncapegovza GraceSwanepoelwesterncapegovza jacquigoochwesterncapegovza dimitrigeorgeadescapetowngovza IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza WendyKlopperscapetowngovza GerswainManuelcapetowngovza johnmarthezecapetowngovza AntonioVieiracapetowngovza MarissaAdamscapetowngovza Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt shannonmareecapetowngovza TorchTdwsgovza DanielsDdwsgovza Saa‐rah Adams ltSaa‐rahAdamswesterncapegovzagt Cc Matthew Law ltMLawsrkcozagt Christopher Dalgliesh ltCDalglieshsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Key Commenting Authority

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721 CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report forPublic Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (two primary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA) warrant that listed activities require EnvironmentalAuthorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning(DEAampDP) The National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (NEMAQA) and GN 893 of 2013(as amended by GN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL)A Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR also referred to as an EIA) process is required to supportan application for EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL forthe project

Opportunity to Participate

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The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium and for direct download from the following cloud‐based platform

httpssrk‐mysharepointcomfgpersonalelsl_srk_co_zaEpNhgt2doe9NvhL1T4b5BqQBTV8dRBOptcEy9yuBEyQMHwe=0HJurN

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment ata later date

Contact Details for Further Information

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

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3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

All views or opinions expressed in this electronic message and its attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Western Cape Government (the WCG) No employee of the WCG is entitled to conclude a binding contract on behalf of the WCG unless heshe is an accounting officer of the WCG or his or her authorised representative The information contained in this message and its attachments may be confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only except where the sender specifically states otherwise If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone

ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

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Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

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Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

531 the facility must be located at least 500 meters away from any habitual dwelling

532 the chimney must have a height of not less than 3 meters above the apex of the roof

533 the premises shall be kept in a clean sanitary and in good repair

534 the facility shall be adequately ventilated and illuminated

535 the facility shall be operated and managed in such a manner as to prevent the dispersion of ash

into the atmosphere and

536 emission levels shall conform to the Minimum Emission Standards as determined in the

Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) in terms of the National Environmental Management Air

Quality Act (No 39 of 2004)

54 The Department would like to draw your attention to Section 28 of the National Environmental

Management Act No 107 of 1998 (NEMA)

degradation of the

environment must take reasonable measures to prevent such pollution or degradation from

occurring continuing or recurring or in so far as such harm to the environment is authorized by law

or cannot reasonably be avoided or stopped to minimize and rectify such pollution or degradation

Kindly quote the abovementioned reference number in any future correspondence in respect of the

application You are informed that the D AQM reserves the right to review the above-mentioned

comments should additional information come to light Please contact Mr Peter Harmse on 021 483 8343

or PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza should you have any further queries in this regard

Yours faithfully

_______________ PETER HARMSE HEAD OF COMPONENT AIR QUALITY REGULATORY SERVICES DATE Cc

Joy Leaner (WCG AQM) email JoyLeanerwesterncapegovza Peter Harmse (WCG AQM) email PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza Deon Stoltz (WCG AQM) email DeonStoltzwesterncapegovza Ian Gildenhuys (CCT AQM) email IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza Eldon van Boom (WCG EIA) email eldonvanboomwesterncapegovza

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Ms Saa-rah Adams

Development Management saa-rahadamswesterncapegovza | Tel 021 483 0773 3185

wwwwesterncapegovza Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

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REFERENCE 16332A357204121 DATE 07092021

The Board of Directors Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd 10 Gordons Bay Road STRAND 7140

Attention Mr WF Ebersoumln Cell 080 372 8036

E-mail fredbluecranefuneralscoza Dear Sir

COMMENT ON THE DRAFT SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCURE ON ERF NO 22973 STRAND

1 The Draft Scoping Report and associated documents dated 3 August 2021 received by this Department via electronic mail correspondence on 4 August 2021 and this Departmenacknowledgement thereof dated 17 August 2021

2 Following review of the information submitted to this Department the following is noted

21 The proposal entails the construction of a crematorium and associated infrastructure to be located within an existing warehouse on Erf No 22973 Strand

22 The associated infrastructure includes the following

221 The installation of two diesel fueled cremator ovens

222 The installation of a 2 500 litre above ground diesel storage tank to be established in the outside parking area and

223 The construction of a boundary wall adjacent to De Kock Street Strand

3

31 Having considered the information contained in the draft Scoping Report you are hereby advised that only the listed activity applied for the proposed development will be assessed as part of the EIA process The onus is on the applicant to ensure that all the applicable listed

process Omission of any activity may invalidate the application

32 Applicable Listed Activities

Activity 6 of Listing Notice 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended)

wwwwesterncapegovza Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

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33 On Page 20 of the draft Scoping Report it is noted that the proposed development will be located within approximately 150m of residential homes The air quality impacts and potential health impacts associated with the proposed facility must be assessed in the draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report In addition to this the monitoring and management of atmospheric emissions must be addressedManagement and the relevant departments within the City of Cape Town must be obtained in this regard

34 Whilst it is noted that alternative fuel sources and cremator technology alternatives were investigated and stack height alternatives were identified and will be assessed as part of the EIA phase given the close proximity to residential areas alternatives may need to be further reported on It is understood that Blue Cranes currently operates a funeral home in Gordon s Bay and intend to establish their own crematorium however should the proposed crematorium not be deemed suitable on this site additional site alternatives may need to be identified and investigated

35 Please be reminded that a Public Participation Process must fulfil the requirements outlined in Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended) All proof of having complied with the said requirements must be included in future reports that will be submitted to this Department

36 The Plan of Study must comply with all of the requirements of Section 2 (1)(h)(i) to (j) of Appendix 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended)

37 In terms of Section 2(h)(iii) of Appendix 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended) include all comments received from Interested and Affected Parties (which includes the commenting authorities and private individualsorganisations) during the Public Participation Process as well as the responses to those comments in the future reports which will be submitted to this Department

38 Your attention is drawn to Appendix 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended) for the Content of the Scoping Report

requirements

4 Please note that it is prohibited in terms of Section 24F of the National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998) for a person to commence with a listed activity unless the competent authority has granted an environmental authorisation for the undertaking of the activity Failure to comply in terms of this prohibition will result in the matter being referred to the Environmental Law Enforcement Directorate of this Department for possible prosecution A person convicted of an offence in terms of the above is liable for a fine not exceeding R10 million or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years or to both such fine and imprisonment

5 Kindly quote the abovementioned reference number in any future correspondence in respect of the application

6 This Department reserves the right to revise its initial comments and request further information from you based on any new or revised information received

Yours faithfully

pp __________________ MR ZAAHIR TOEFY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT (REGION 1)Copies to (1) Ms A van Wyk (City of Cape Town ERM) E-mail azannevanwykcapetowngovza (2) Ms L Elston (RMS) E-mail lelstonsrkcoza

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Gunther Frantz

Directorate Pollution and Chemicals Management GuntherFrantzwesterncapegovza| Tel 021 483 2975

wwwwesterncapegovza

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning 2nd Floor Property Centre 1 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001

Private Bag X9086 Cape Town 8000 Fax +27 21 483 4368

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D PCM REFERENCE NUMBER 1932A357PMIM05321 ENQUIRIES Gunther Frantz DATE 06 September 2021 The Director SRK Consulting Private Bag X18 RONDEBOSCH 7701 For Attention Ms Lauren Elston Tel 021 659 3060 Email lelstonsrkcoza PER EMAIL Dear Madam

COMMENT ON THE DRAFT SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A CREMATORIUM ON ERF 22973 STRAND

The Directorate Pollution and Chemicals Management (D PCM) acknowledges receipt of the Draft

Scoping Report (DSR) on 04 August 2021 Please find comment from the D PCM as follows

1 This Directorate is satisfied with the specialist study to be undertaken as noted in the Plan of Study for

the Impact Assessment

2 It is recommended that the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIR) include potential impacts

and risk to the surrounding land owners from the placement of a 2 500 litre above ground diesel storage

tank on the subject property

3 The D PCM awaits the DEIR and specialist assessment to provide further comment including potential

impacts associated with the handling storage and disposal of scrubber effluent

Please direct any enquiries to Gunther Frantz should you require clarity on any of the comments provided

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The Department reserves the right to revise or withdraw comments or request further information based on

any information received

Yours faithfully

pp

MS WILNA KLOPPERS DIRECTOR POLLUTION AND CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT Copied to Ms Saa-rah Adams (DEAampDP Directorate Development Management)

Email Saa-rahAdamswesterncapegovza

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

246 VOORTREKKER ROAD VASCO 7460 wwwcapetowngovza

Making progress possible Together

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH

SPECIALISED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT UNIT

Gerswain Manuel

Senior Air Quality Practitioner

T +27 21 590 5200 F +27 21 590 5215

E GerswainManuelcapetowngovza

Ref 33733-399

MEMORANDUM

Attention Lauren King

Environmental amp Heritage Management ndash Eastern Region

Spatial Planning amp Environment Directorate

The Air Quality Management Department has scrutinised the SCOPING REPORT for the

Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Cape Town with DEAampDP Reference Number

16336A357207721 received on 16 August 2021

The information provided was reviewed therefore from an air quality management

perspective we wish to provide comments in this regard as follows

1 Based on the information provided it is acknowledged that the proposed activity triggers

a listed activity Category 8 Thermal Treatment of General and Hazardous Waste Sub-

category 82 Crematoria and Veterinary Waste Incineration in terms of the National

Environmental Management Air Quality Act (NEM AQA) 39 Listing Notice No 893 dated

22 November 2013

2 With reference to Appendix I Vendor guarantee where the following is stated

COMMENT ON THE SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM BLUE CRANE

FUNERALS (PTY) LTD ERF 22973 STRAND WESTERN CAPE

SRK PROJECT NUMBER 572359

2

21 It is noted that supplier cannot guarantees the effectiveness and efficiency of the

cremators and abatement equipment to meet the new plant Minimum Emission

Standards(MES) for the listed activity Sub-Category 82 in relation to Regulation 89

when overloaded

22 Your attention is directed to the fact that nationally many cremators are not able to

achieve compliance with the prescribed new plant Minimum Emission Standards

therefore copies of the Equipment Stack Test results showing compliance with the MES

as stated in the Vendor guarantee is requested

3 It is noted that the proposed facility will be located in a General Industrial 1 zoned area

which houses other industrial activities

31 However it is further noted that the closest residential area is approximately 150 m to

the south and an informal settlement is located ~270 m east of the site on the periphery

of the area zoned for General Industry 1 adjacent to Strand Secondary School which

are regarded as a sensitive receptor trigger

32 From an air quality management perspective we are concerned that the close

proximity of the operations to human habitation especially sensitive receptors is of

great concern which may pose potential health risks and nuisances to the receiving

environment if not adequately managed in accordance within the required legislative

contexts and provisions

4 The operations conducted at the facility must comply with all the applicable provisions as

prescribed by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Management (AQM) Bylaw 7662 dated 2016 and the

AQM Bylaw must be referenced in the pending Environmental Management Programme

(EMPr) submitted in support of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process

5 We take cognisance that the proposed incineratorcremator will use diesel as the

preferred fuel source to operate the equipment

6 You are requested to provide supporting documentation regarding the specifications of

the equipment used for cremation burner abatement equipment and associated stack

for our understanding and decision-making purposes and this information will also be

required for the Specialist Air Quality Study referred to below

7 A detailed Specialist Air Quality Study will be required in order to comprehensively assess

the impacts of the activity on the receiving environment and sensitive receptors The

completion of an Atmospheric Impact Report in terms of Regulation 747 dated 11 October

2013 must be provided and the air dispersion modelling must be conducted in terms of

the Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling Regulations 533 dated 11 July 2014 as amended

3

71 We direct your attention to the to the Plan of Study with WKC Reference Number

J21068 dated 21 April 2021 submitted by you to this department for comment and a

subsequent written responsecomment dated 19 May 2021 was provided to you

Please be advised that our comments must be factored in when drafting and compiling

the Atmospheric Impact Report

72 The content of our response must be reflected in the updated Plan of Study for our

further review It is noted that the report proposes various alternative stack heights and

therefore the dimensions (height amp diameter) of the various stacks must be modelled to

prove compliance with the new plant minimum emission standards and that air

pollution nuisances will not caused

8 We further acknowledge that this report forms part of the Public Participation Process (PPP)

and is undertaken by SRK as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)

as prescribed by Section 38 of NEM AQA Once the PPP has been concluded a Public

Participation Report must be compiled and submitted with your Atmospheric Emission

Licence (AEL) Application Should objections be received such objections must be

adequately addressed by the EAP in the report Should no objections be received a

declaration must be signed by the EAP as proof thereof

81 The public participation process is crucial and must be advertised in two local

newspapers circulating within the area where the activity is conducted Because the

PPP has commenced and the advert already placed please provide proof of

placement in the media in the Public Participation Report

82 The Public Participation Report which include the comments and responses must be

submitted with the submission of the Atmospheric Emission Licence Application must

be made in terms of Section 37 of the National Environmental Management Air

Quality Act (NEMAQA) 39 2004 as amended The completed application form must

be made available to all Interested and affected parties during the Public Participation

Process in terms of section 38 (3)(b) (iiA)

83 The 2017 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South

Africa No1144 of 26 October 2018 Section 56 compels you to make application via

the System for National Atmospheric Emissions Licencing (SNAEL) Portal website

wwwsaaelipenvironmentgovzaSAAELIP to the City of Cape Town as the licencing

authority

84 An AEL processing fee will be levied as prescribed by Regulation 250 of 11 March 2016

Annexure A (below) The processing fees must be paid prior to the AEL application

therefore the applicant must engage the AQO so that an official invoice is generated

Once payment is made proof thereof must be submitted before the online AEL

application is further processed Below is the excerpt extracted from the Regulation

4

85 If and when the Environmental Authorisation(EA) is granted in terms of NEMA by the

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development amp Planning (DEADampP) a copy

of the EA must also be uploaded on SAAELIP as supporting documentation

9 Compliance with the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 2004 (Act No

39 of 2004) as amended (NEM AQA) -Part 6 Measures in respect or dust noise and

offensive odours

91 A Site Specific Comprehensive Fugitive Emissions Management Plan (FEMP)

incorporating dust odour and fugitive emissions must be devised and must be included

in the EMPr during the EIA process which will be required to be implemented

throughout all phases of the proposed project and requires prior scrutiny and approval

by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Officer Therefore the FEMP must include the following

911 The handling storage and disposal of ash as a waste product must also be taken

into consideration and demonstrate that no air pollution nuisances are incurred

912 The applicable method statements applicable to air pollution to include at least

the following

9121 Identify all possible sources of odour and dust with the affected area

9122 Detail the best practicable measures to be undertaken to mitigate odour

and dust emissions

9123 Detail the implementation schedule

9124 Identify the line management responsible for the implementation

9125 Establish a register for recording all complaints received by the person

regarding dustfall and odour as well as the recording follow-up actions

and responses to the complaints

913 Excavation activities and construction must be managed and be compliant with

the National Dust Control Regulations R 827 National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

92 An Environmental Control Officer (ECO) must be appointed and undertake all the

responsibility as documented in the EMPr to ensure that the odour and dust

management aspects are adequately addressed and implemented at the

commencement and throughout the project

5

10 The report states that the proposed fuel storage has the capacity of 2500 litre ~ 25 msup3 and

therefore does not trigger a listed activity in terms of Category 2 Subcategory 24 of Listing

Notice 893 of 2013 as amended

11 Compliance with Section 30 (emergency incident) in terms of the National Environmental

Management Act 107 of 1998 - the Act defines an emergency incident as lsquoan unexpected

sudden and uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance including from a major

emission fire or explosion that causes has caused or may cause significant harm to the

environment human life or propertyrsquo Should such incidents transpire the Cityrsquos Air Quality

Officer must be notified in writing within the prescribed timeframes of such incident

12 The following comments were received by the Cityrsquos Environmental Health Department

and must be considered

121 Please note the requirements in terms of the National Health Act Regulations

Relating to the Management of Human Remains R363 of 2013 Regulation 18

Minimum requirements for a cremation facility

18 (1) A cremation facility must comply to the following-

(a) the site must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling

(b) The chimney must have at least a height of not less than 3 meters

above the roof

(c) No cremation shall take place until the minimum combustion

temperatures of the urn has been reached

(d) The premises shall be kept in a clean sanitary and in good repair

(e) The facility shall be adequately ventilated and illuminated

(f) The facility shall be operated and managed in such a manner as

to prevent the dispersion of ash into the atmosphere and

(g) Emissions shall conform to the ambient air quality or emissions

standards as determined in terms of the National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

122 In this regard please contact

1221 Mr Heinrich Fritz ndash Head Environmental Health ndash Area East

(HeinrichFritzcapetowngovza) that would be involved with the issuance of

the Certificate of Competence for the proposed Crematorium

1222 The Director General of the National Department of Health who is the Authority

that would have to consider and grant permission to relax the 500m

requirement from residential premisesrdquo

13 The Air Quality Officer reserves the right to call for further requirements should it be deemed

necessary

Air Quality Officer

Head Specialised Environmental Health Services

City Health

Community Services and Health

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Lauren Elston

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagtSent Monday 06 September 2021 0808To Lauren ElstonCc Marius WheelerSubject CapeNature comment-RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

EXTERNAL Good day CapeNature would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application Our comments are as follows

1 The conclusions of site verification regarding plant animal aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity sensitivities are accepted Considering that the development will occur in an existing warehouse on property that has been completely transformed (developed) and is located in a developed area there are negligible risks to biodiversity and we therefore have no objection to the development

CapeNature reserves the right to revise initial comments and request further information based on any additional information that may be received Kind regards

Ismat Adams Land-Use Scientist | Landscape West Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188

From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Thursday 05 August 2021 0819 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Ismat You have been registered as an IAP I trust we have met your information requirements please let me know if there is anything else you require Thank you Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

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SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1559 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day

Please register me as IampAP

Name Ismat Adams Organisation CapeNature Capacity Land‐Use Scientist ndash Landscape West Email iadamscapenaturecoza Contact no 0870873188

For future reference please use the attached contact details for notifications See also attached our application

document requirements

Kind regards

Ismat Adams Conservation Officer | Ceder-Berg Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188 m

From Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1555 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

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From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1212 pm To TarynDreyerwesterncapegovza EldonvanBoomwesterncapegovza MarekKedziejawesterncapegovza Eugenepienaarwesterncapegovza LanceMcBain‐Charleswesterncapegovza PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza joyleanerwesterncapegovza ArabelMcClellandwesterncapegovza AminaSulaimanwesterncapegovza WaseefaDhansaywesterncapegovza GraceSwanepoelwesterncapegovza jacquigoochwesterncapegovza dimitrigeorgeadescapetowngovza IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza WendyKlopperscapetowngovza GerswainManuelcapetowngovza johnmarthezecapetowngovza AntonioVieiracapetowngovza MarissaAdamscapetowngovza Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt shannonmareecapetowngovza TorchTdwsgovza DanielsDdwsgovza Saa‐rah Adams ltSaa‐rahAdamswesterncapegovzagt Cc Matthew Law ltMLawsrkcozagt Christopher Dalgliesh ltCDalglieshsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Key Commenting Authority

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721 CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report forPublic Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (two primary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA) warrant that listed activities require EnvironmentalAuthorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning(DEAampDP) The National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (NEMAQA) and GN 893 of 2013(as amended by GN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL)A Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR also referred to as an EIA) process is required to supportan application for EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL forthe project

Opportunity to Participate

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The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium and for direct download from the following cloud‐based platform

httpssrk‐mysharepointcomfgpersonalelsl_srk_co_zaEpNhgt2doe9NvhL1T4b5BqQBTV8dRBOptcEy9yuBEyQMHwe=0HJurN

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment ata later date

Contact Details for Further Information

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

Disclaimer This electronic message and any attachments is intended for the addressee only and is confidential and privileged If you have received this message in error please delete it and notify the sender If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any unauthorised use

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copying or dissemination is prohibited CapeNature shall not be liable for the message if altered changed or falsified Any unauthorised disclosure may be unlawful CapeNature does not warrant that this message or any attachment is free of viruses CapeNature accepts no liability or legal responsibility for any damages resulting directly or indirectly from accessing this electronic message or the attachment

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

2

3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

All views or opinions expressed in this electronic message and its attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Western Cape Government (the WCG) No employee of the WCG is entitled to conclude a binding contract on behalf of the WCG unless heshe is an accounting officer of the WCG or his or her authorised representative The information contained in this message and its attachments may be confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only except where the sender specifically states otherwise If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone

ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

1

Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

1

Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

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From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Ms Saa-rah Adams

Development Management saa-rahadamswesterncapegovza | Tel 021 483 0773 3185

wwwwesterncapegovza Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

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REFERENCE 16332A357204121 DATE 07092021

The Board of Directors Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd 10 Gordons Bay Road STRAND 7140

Attention Mr WF Ebersoumln Cell 080 372 8036

E-mail fredbluecranefuneralscoza Dear Sir

COMMENT ON THE DRAFT SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCURE ON ERF NO 22973 STRAND

1 The Draft Scoping Report and associated documents dated 3 August 2021 received by this Department via electronic mail correspondence on 4 August 2021 and this Departmenacknowledgement thereof dated 17 August 2021

2 Following review of the information submitted to this Department the following is noted

21 The proposal entails the construction of a crematorium and associated infrastructure to be located within an existing warehouse on Erf No 22973 Strand

22 The associated infrastructure includes the following

221 The installation of two diesel fueled cremator ovens

222 The installation of a 2 500 litre above ground diesel storage tank to be established in the outside parking area and

223 The construction of a boundary wall adjacent to De Kock Street Strand

3

31 Having considered the information contained in the draft Scoping Report you are hereby advised that only the listed activity applied for the proposed development will be assessed as part of the EIA process The onus is on the applicant to ensure that all the applicable listed

process Omission of any activity may invalidate the application

32 Applicable Listed Activities

Activity 6 of Listing Notice 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended)

wwwwesterncapegovza Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

2

33 On Page 20 of the draft Scoping Report it is noted that the proposed development will be located within approximately 150m of residential homes The air quality impacts and potential health impacts associated with the proposed facility must be assessed in the draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report In addition to this the monitoring and management of atmospheric emissions must be addressedManagement and the relevant departments within the City of Cape Town must be obtained in this regard

34 Whilst it is noted that alternative fuel sources and cremator technology alternatives were investigated and stack height alternatives were identified and will be assessed as part of the EIA phase given the close proximity to residential areas alternatives may need to be further reported on It is understood that Blue Cranes currently operates a funeral home in Gordon s Bay and intend to establish their own crematorium however should the proposed crematorium not be deemed suitable on this site additional site alternatives may need to be identified and investigated

35 Please be reminded that a Public Participation Process must fulfil the requirements outlined in Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended) All proof of having complied with the said requirements must be included in future reports that will be submitted to this Department

36 The Plan of Study must comply with all of the requirements of Section 2 (1)(h)(i) to (j) of Appendix 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended)

37 In terms of Section 2(h)(iii) of Appendix 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended) include all comments received from Interested and Affected Parties (which includes the commenting authorities and private individualsorganisations) during the Public Participation Process as well as the responses to those comments in the future reports which will be submitted to this Department

38 Your attention is drawn to Appendix 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended) for the Content of the Scoping Report

requirements

4 Please note that it is prohibited in terms of Section 24F of the National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998) for a person to commence with a listed activity unless the competent authority has granted an environmental authorisation for the undertaking of the activity Failure to comply in terms of this prohibition will result in the matter being referred to the Environmental Law Enforcement Directorate of this Department for possible prosecution A person convicted of an offence in terms of the above is liable for a fine not exceeding R10 million or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years or to both such fine and imprisonment

5 Kindly quote the abovementioned reference number in any future correspondence in respect of the application

6 This Department reserves the right to revise its initial comments and request further information from you based on any new or revised information received

Yours faithfully

pp __________________ MR ZAAHIR TOEFY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT (REGION 1)Copies to (1) Ms A van Wyk (City of Cape Town ERM) E-mail azannevanwykcapetowngovza (2) Ms L Elston (RMS) E-mail lelstonsrkcoza

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Gunther Frantz

Directorate Pollution and Chemicals Management GuntherFrantzwesterncapegovza| Tel 021 483 2975

wwwwesterncapegovza

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning 2nd Floor Property Centre 1 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001

Private Bag X9086 Cape Town 8000 Fax +27 21 483 4368

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D PCM REFERENCE NUMBER 1932A357PMIM05321 ENQUIRIES Gunther Frantz DATE 06 September 2021 The Director SRK Consulting Private Bag X18 RONDEBOSCH 7701 For Attention Ms Lauren Elston Tel 021 659 3060 Email lelstonsrkcoza PER EMAIL Dear Madam

COMMENT ON THE DRAFT SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A CREMATORIUM ON ERF 22973 STRAND

The Directorate Pollution and Chemicals Management (D PCM) acknowledges receipt of the Draft

Scoping Report (DSR) on 04 August 2021 Please find comment from the D PCM as follows

1 This Directorate is satisfied with the specialist study to be undertaken as noted in the Plan of Study for

the Impact Assessment

2 It is recommended that the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIR) include potential impacts

and risk to the surrounding land owners from the placement of a 2 500 litre above ground diesel storage

tank on the subject property

3 The D PCM awaits the DEIR and specialist assessment to provide further comment including potential

impacts associated with the handling storage and disposal of scrubber effluent

Please direct any enquiries to Gunther Frantz should you require clarity on any of the comments provided

wwwwesterncapegovza Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

2

The Department reserves the right to revise or withdraw comments or request further information based on

any information received

Yours faithfully

pp

MS WILNA KLOPPERS DIRECTOR POLLUTION AND CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT Copied to Ms Saa-rah Adams (DEAampDP Directorate Development Management)

Email Saa-rahAdamswesterncapegovza

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

246 VOORTREKKER ROAD VASCO 7460 wwwcapetowngovza

Making progress possible Together

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH

SPECIALISED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT UNIT

Gerswain Manuel

Senior Air Quality Practitioner

T +27 21 590 5200 F +27 21 590 5215

E GerswainManuelcapetowngovza

Ref 33733-399

MEMORANDUM

Attention Lauren King

Environmental amp Heritage Management ndash Eastern Region

Spatial Planning amp Environment Directorate

The Air Quality Management Department has scrutinised the SCOPING REPORT for the

Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Cape Town with DEAampDP Reference Number

16336A357207721 received on 16 August 2021

The information provided was reviewed therefore from an air quality management

perspective we wish to provide comments in this regard as follows

1 Based on the information provided it is acknowledged that the proposed activity triggers

a listed activity Category 8 Thermal Treatment of General and Hazardous Waste Sub-

category 82 Crematoria and Veterinary Waste Incineration in terms of the National

Environmental Management Air Quality Act (NEM AQA) 39 Listing Notice No 893 dated

22 November 2013

2 With reference to Appendix I Vendor guarantee where the following is stated

COMMENT ON THE SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM BLUE CRANE

FUNERALS (PTY) LTD ERF 22973 STRAND WESTERN CAPE

SRK PROJECT NUMBER 572359

2

21 It is noted that supplier cannot guarantees the effectiveness and efficiency of the

cremators and abatement equipment to meet the new plant Minimum Emission

Standards(MES) for the listed activity Sub-Category 82 in relation to Regulation 89

when overloaded

22 Your attention is directed to the fact that nationally many cremators are not able to

achieve compliance with the prescribed new plant Minimum Emission Standards

therefore copies of the Equipment Stack Test results showing compliance with the MES

as stated in the Vendor guarantee is requested

3 It is noted that the proposed facility will be located in a General Industrial 1 zoned area

which houses other industrial activities

31 However it is further noted that the closest residential area is approximately 150 m to

the south and an informal settlement is located ~270 m east of the site on the periphery

of the area zoned for General Industry 1 adjacent to Strand Secondary School which

are regarded as a sensitive receptor trigger

32 From an air quality management perspective we are concerned that the close

proximity of the operations to human habitation especially sensitive receptors is of

great concern which may pose potential health risks and nuisances to the receiving

environment if not adequately managed in accordance within the required legislative

contexts and provisions

4 The operations conducted at the facility must comply with all the applicable provisions as

prescribed by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Management (AQM) Bylaw 7662 dated 2016 and the

AQM Bylaw must be referenced in the pending Environmental Management Programme

(EMPr) submitted in support of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process

5 We take cognisance that the proposed incineratorcremator will use diesel as the

preferred fuel source to operate the equipment

6 You are requested to provide supporting documentation regarding the specifications of

the equipment used for cremation burner abatement equipment and associated stack

for our understanding and decision-making purposes and this information will also be

required for the Specialist Air Quality Study referred to below

7 A detailed Specialist Air Quality Study will be required in order to comprehensively assess

the impacts of the activity on the receiving environment and sensitive receptors The

completion of an Atmospheric Impact Report in terms of Regulation 747 dated 11 October

2013 must be provided and the air dispersion modelling must be conducted in terms of

the Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling Regulations 533 dated 11 July 2014 as amended

3

71 We direct your attention to the to the Plan of Study with WKC Reference Number

J21068 dated 21 April 2021 submitted by you to this department for comment and a

subsequent written responsecomment dated 19 May 2021 was provided to you

Please be advised that our comments must be factored in when drafting and compiling

the Atmospheric Impact Report

72 The content of our response must be reflected in the updated Plan of Study for our

further review It is noted that the report proposes various alternative stack heights and

therefore the dimensions (height amp diameter) of the various stacks must be modelled to

prove compliance with the new plant minimum emission standards and that air

pollution nuisances will not caused

8 We further acknowledge that this report forms part of the Public Participation Process (PPP)

and is undertaken by SRK as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)

as prescribed by Section 38 of NEM AQA Once the PPP has been concluded a Public

Participation Report must be compiled and submitted with your Atmospheric Emission

Licence (AEL) Application Should objections be received such objections must be

adequately addressed by the EAP in the report Should no objections be received a

declaration must be signed by the EAP as proof thereof

81 The public participation process is crucial and must be advertised in two local

newspapers circulating within the area where the activity is conducted Because the

PPP has commenced and the advert already placed please provide proof of

placement in the media in the Public Participation Report

82 The Public Participation Report which include the comments and responses must be

submitted with the submission of the Atmospheric Emission Licence Application must

be made in terms of Section 37 of the National Environmental Management Air

Quality Act (NEMAQA) 39 2004 as amended The completed application form must

be made available to all Interested and affected parties during the Public Participation

Process in terms of section 38 (3)(b) (iiA)

83 The 2017 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South

Africa No1144 of 26 October 2018 Section 56 compels you to make application via

the System for National Atmospheric Emissions Licencing (SNAEL) Portal website

wwwsaaelipenvironmentgovzaSAAELIP to the City of Cape Town as the licencing

authority

84 An AEL processing fee will be levied as prescribed by Regulation 250 of 11 March 2016

Annexure A (below) The processing fees must be paid prior to the AEL application

therefore the applicant must engage the AQO so that an official invoice is generated

Once payment is made proof thereof must be submitted before the online AEL

application is further processed Below is the excerpt extracted from the Regulation

4

85 If and when the Environmental Authorisation(EA) is granted in terms of NEMA by the

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development amp Planning (DEADampP) a copy

of the EA must also be uploaded on SAAELIP as supporting documentation

9 Compliance with the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 2004 (Act No

39 of 2004) as amended (NEM AQA) -Part 6 Measures in respect or dust noise and

offensive odours

91 A Site Specific Comprehensive Fugitive Emissions Management Plan (FEMP)

incorporating dust odour and fugitive emissions must be devised and must be included

in the EMPr during the EIA process which will be required to be implemented

throughout all phases of the proposed project and requires prior scrutiny and approval

by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Officer Therefore the FEMP must include the following

911 The handling storage and disposal of ash as a waste product must also be taken

into consideration and demonstrate that no air pollution nuisances are incurred

912 The applicable method statements applicable to air pollution to include at least

the following

9121 Identify all possible sources of odour and dust with the affected area

9122 Detail the best practicable measures to be undertaken to mitigate odour

and dust emissions

9123 Detail the implementation schedule

9124 Identify the line management responsible for the implementation

9125 Establish a register for recording all complaints received by the person

regarding dustfall and odour as well as the recording follow-up actions

and responses to the complaints

913 Excavation activities and construction must be managed and be compliant with

the National Dust Control Regulations R 827 National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

92 An Environmental Control Officer (ECO) must be appointed and undertake all the

responsibility as documented in the EMPr to ensure that the odour and dust

management aspects are adequately addressed and implemented at the

commencement and throughout the project

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10 The report states that the proposed fuel storage has the capacity of 2500 litre ~ 25 msup3 and

therefore does not trigger a listed activity in terms of Category 2 Subcategory 24 of Listing

Notice 893 of 2013 as amended

11 Compliance with Section 30 (emergency incident) in terms of the National Environmental

Management Act 107 of 1998 - the Act defines an emergency incident as lsquoan unexpected

sudden and uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance including from a major

emission fire or explosion that causes has caused or may cause significant harm to the

environment human life or propertyrsquo Should such incidents transpire the Cityrsquos Air Quality

Officer must be notified in writing within the prescribed timeframes of such incident

12 The following comments were received by the Cityrsquos Environmental Health Department

and must be considered

121 Please note the requirements in terms of the National Health Act Regulations

Relating to the Management of Human Remains R363 of 2013 Regulation 18

Minimum requirements for a cremation facility

18 (1) A cremation facility must comply to the following-

(a) the site must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling

(b) The chimney must have at least a height of not less than 3 meters

above the roof

(c) No cremation shall take place until the minimum combustion

temperatures of the urn has been reached

(d) The premises shall be kept in a clean sanitary and in good repair

(e) The facility shall be adequately ventilated and illuminated

(f) The facility shall be operated and managed in such a manner as

to prevent the dispersion of ash into the atmosphere and

(g) Emissions shall conform to the ambient air quality or emissions

standards as determined in terms of the National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

122 In this regard please contact

1221 Mr Heinrich Fritz ndash Head Environmental Health ndash Area East

(HeinrichFritzcapetowngovza) that would be involved with the issuance of

the Certificate of Competence for the proposed Crematorium

1222 The Director General of the National Department of Health who is the Authority

that would have to consider and grant permission to relax the 500m

requirement from residential premisesrdquo

13 The Air Quality Officer reserves the right to call for further requirements should it be deemed

necessary

Air Quality Officer

Head Specialised Environmental Health Services

City Health

Community Services and Health

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Lauren Elston

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagtSent Monday 06 September 2021 0808To Lauren ElstonCc Marius WheelerSubject CapeNature comment-RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

EXTERNAL Good day CapeNature would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application Our comments are as follows

1 The conclusions of site verification regarding plant animal aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity sensitivities are accepted Considering that the development will occur in an existing warehouse on property that has been completely transformed (developed) and is located in a developed area there are negligible risks to biodiversity and we therefore have no objection to the development

CapeNature reserves the right to revise initial comments and request further information based on any additional information that may be received Kind regards

Ismat Adams Land-Use Scientist | Landscape West Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188

From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Thursday 05 August 2021 0819 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Ismat You have been registered as an IAP I trust we have met your information requirements please let me know if there is anything else you require Thank you Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

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SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1559 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day

Please register me as IampAP

Name Ismat Adams Organisation CapeNature Capacity Land‐Use Scientist ndash Landscape West Email iadamscapenaturecoza Contact no 0870873188

For future reference please use the attached contact details for notifications See also attached our application

document requirements

Kind regards

Ismat Adams Conservation Officer | Ceder-Berg Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188 m

From Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1555 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

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From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1212 pm To TarynDreyerwesterncapegovza EldonvanBoomwesterncapegovza MarekKedziejawesterncapegovza Eugenepienaarwesterncapegovza LanceMcBain‐Charleswesterncapegovza PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza joyleanerwesterncapegovza ArabelMcClellandwesterncapegovza AminaSulaimanwesterncapegovza WaseefaDhansaywesterncapegovza GraceSwanepoelwesterncapegovza jacquigoochwesterncapegovza dimitrigeorgeadescapetowngovza IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza WendyKlopperscapetowngovza GerswainManuelcapetowngovza johnmarthezecapetowngovza AntonioVieiracapetowngovza MarissaAdamscapetowngovza Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt shannonmareecapetowngovza TorchTdwsgovza DanielsDdwsgovza Saa‐rah Adams ltSaa‐rahAdamswesterncapegovzagt Cc Matthew Law ltMLawsrkcozagt Christopher Dalgliesh ltCDalglieshsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Key Commenting Authority

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721 CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report forPublic Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (two primary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA) warrant that listed activities require EnvironmentalAuthorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning(DEAampDP) The National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (NEMAQA) and GN 893 of 2013(as amended by GN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL)A Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR also referred to as an EIA) process is required to supportan application for EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL forthe project

Opportunity to Participate

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The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium and for direct download from the following cloud‐based platform

httpssrk‐mysharepointcomfgpersonalelsl_srk_co_zaEpNhgt2doe9NvhL1T4b5BqQBTV8dRBOptcEy9yuBEyQMHwe=0HJurN

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment ata later date

Contact Details for Further Information

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

Disclaimer This electronic message and any attachments is intended for the addressee only and is confidential and privileged If you have received this message in error please delete it and notify the sender If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any unauthorised use

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copying or dissemination is prohibited CapeNature shall not be liable for the message if altered changed or falsified Any unauthorised disclosure may be unlawful CapeNature does not warrant that this message or any attachment is free of viruses CapeNature accepts no liability or legal responsibility for any damages resulting directly or indirectly from accessing this electronic message or the attachment

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

2

3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

All views or opinions expressed in this electronic message and its attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Western Cape Government (the WCG) No employee of the WCG is entitled to conclude a binding contract on behalf of the WCG unless heshe is an accounting officer of the WCG or his or her authorised representative The information contained in this message and its attachments may be confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only except where the sender specifically states otherwise If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone

ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

1

Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

1

Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

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Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

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Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

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Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

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From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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wwwwesterncapegovza Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

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33 On Page 20 of the draft Scoping Report it is noted that the proposed development will be located within approximately 150m of residential homes The air quality impacts and potential health impacts associated with the proposed facility must be assessed in the draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report In addition to this the monitoring and management of atmospheric emissions must be addressedManagement and the relevant departments within the City of Cape Town must be obtained in this regard

34 Whilst it is noted that alternative fuel sources and cremator technology alternatives were investigated and stack height alternatives were identified and will be assessed as part of the EIA phase given the close proximity to residential areas alternatives may need to be further reported on It is understood that Blue Cranes currently operates a funeral home in Gordon s Bay and intend to establish their own crematorium however should the proposed crematorium not be deemed suitable on this site additional site alternatives may need to be identified and investigated

35 Please be reminded that a Public Participation Process must fulfil the requirements outlined in Chapter 6 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended) All proof of having complied with the said requirements must be included in future reports that will be submitted to this Department

36 The Plan of Study must comply with all of the requirements of Section 2 (1)(h)(i) to (j) of Appendix 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended)

37 In terms of Section 2(h)(iii) of Appendix 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended) include all comments received from Interested and Affected Parties (which includes the commenting authorities and private individualsorganisations) during the Public Participation Process as well as the responses to those comments in the future reports which will be submitted to this Department

38 Your attention is drawn to Appendix 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended) for the Content of the Scoping Report

requirements

4 Please note that it is prohibited in terms of Section 24F of the National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998) for a person to commence with a listed activity unless the competent authority has granted an environmental authorisation for the undertaking of the activity Failure to comply in terms of this prohibition will result in the matter being referred to the Environmental Law Enforcement Directorate of this Department for possible prosecution A person convicted of an offence in terms of the above is liable for a fine not exceeding R10 million or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years or to both such fine and imprisonment

5 Kindly quote the abovementioned reference number in any future correspondence in respect of the application

6 This Department reserves the right to revise its initial comments and request further information from you based on any new or revised information received

Yours faithfully

pp __________________ MR ZAAHIR TOEFY DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT (REGION 1)Copies to (1) Ms A van Wyk (City of Cape Town ERM) E-mail azannevanwykcapetowngovza (2) Ms L Elston (RMS) E-mail lelstonsrkcoza

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Gunther Frantz

Directorate Pollution and Chemicals Management GuntherFrantzwesterncapegovza| Tel 021 483 2975

wwwwesterncapegovza

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning 2nd Floor Property Centre 1 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001

Private Bag X9086 Cape Town 8000 Fax +27 21 483 4368

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D PCM REFERENCE NUMBER 1932A357PMIM05321 ENQUIRIES Gunther Frantz DATE 06 September 2021 The Director SRK Consulting Private Bag X18 RONDEBOSCH 7701 For Attention Ms Lauren Elston Tel 021 659 3060 Email lelstonsrkcoza PER EMAIL Dear Madam

COMMENT ON THE DRAFT SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A CREMATORIUM ON ERF 22973 STRAND

The Directorate Pollution and Chemicals Management (D PCM) acknowledges receipt of the Draft

Scoping Report (DSR) on 04 August 2021 Please find comment from the D PCM as follows

1 This Directorate is satisfied with the specialist study to be undertaken as noted in the Plan of Study for

the Impact Assessment

2 It is recommended that the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIR) include potential impacts

and risk to the surrounding land owners from the placement of a 2 500 litre above ground diesel storage

tank on the subject property

3 The D PCM awaits the DEIR and specialist assessment to provide further comment including potential

impacts associated with the handling storage and disposal of scrubber effluent

Please direct any enquiries to Gunther Frantz should you require clarity on any of the comments provided

wwwwesterncapegovza Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

2

The Department reserves the right to revise or withdraw comments or request further information based on

any information received

Yours faithfully

pp

MS WILNA KLOPPERS DIRECTOR POLLUTION AND CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT Copied to Ms Saa-rah Adams (DEAampDP Directorate Development Management)

Email Saa-rahAdamswesterncapegovza

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

246 VOORTREKKER ROAD VASCO 7460 wwwcapetowngovza

Making progress possible Together

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH

SPECIALISED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT UNIT

Gerswain Manuel

Senior Air Quality Practitioner

T +27 21 590 5200 F +27 21 590 5215

E GerswainManuelcapetowngovza

Ref 33733-399

MEMORANDUM

Attention Lauren King

Environmental amp Heritage Management ndash Eastern Region

Spatial Planning amp Environment Directorate

The Air Quality Management Department has scrutinised the SCOPING REPORT for the

Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Cape Town with DEAampDP Reference Number

16336A357207721 received on 16 August 2021

The information provided was reviewed therefore from an air quality management

perspective we wish to provide comments in this regard as follows

1 Based on the information provided it is acknowledged that the proposed activity triggers

a listed activity Category 8 Thermal Treatment of General and Hazardous Waste Sub-

category 82 Crematoria and Veterinary Waste Incineration in terms of the National

Environmental Management Air Quality Act (NEM AQA) 39 Listing Notice No 893 dated

22 November 2013

2 With reference to Appendix I Vendor guarantee where the following is stated

COMMENT ON THE SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM BLUE CRANE

FUNERALS (PTY) LTD ERF 22973 STRAND WESTERN CAPE

SRK PROJECT NUMBER 572359

2

21 It is noted that supplier cannot guarantees the effectiveness and efficiency of the

cremators and abatement equipment to meet the new plant Minimum Emission

Standards(MES) for the listed activity Sub-Category 82 in relation to Regulation 89

when overloaded

22 Your attention is directed to the fact that nationally many cremators are not able to

achieve compliance with the prescribed new plant Minimum Emission Standards

therefore copies of the Equipment Stack Test results showing compliance with the MES

as stated in the Vendor guarantee is requested

3 It is noted that the proposed facility will be located in a General Industrial 1 zoned area

which houses other industrial activities

31 However it is further noted that the closest residential area is approximately 150 m to

the south and an informal settlement is located ~270 m east of the site on the periphery

of the area zoned for General Industry 1 adjacent to Strand Secondary School which

are regarded as a sensitive receptor trigger

32 From an air quality management perspective we are concerned that the close

proximity of the operations to human habitation especially sensitive receptors is of

great concern which may pose potential health risks and nuisances to the receiving

environment if not adequately managed in accordance within the required legislative

contexts and provisions

4 The operations conducted at the facility must comply with all the applicable provisions as

prescribed by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Management (AQM) Bylaw 7662 dated 2016 and the

AQM Bylaw must be referenced in the pending Environmental Management Programme

(EMPr) submitted in support of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process

5 We take cognisance that the proposed incineratorcremator will use diesel as the

preferred fuel source to operate the equipment

6 You are requested to provide supporting documentation regarding the specifications of

the equipment used for cremation burner abatement equipment and associated stack

for our understanding and decision-making purposes and this information will also be

required for the Specialist Air Quality Study referred to below

7 A detailed Specialist Air Quality Study will be required in order to comprehensively assess

the impacts of the activity on the receiving environment and sensitive receptors The

completion of an Atmospheric Impact Report in terms of Regulation 747 dated 11 October

2013 must be provided and the air dispersion modelling must be conducted in terms of

the Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling Regulations 533 dated 11 July 2014 as amended

3

71 We direct your attention to the to the Plan of Study with WKC Reference Number

J21068 dated 21 April 2021 submitted by you to this department for comment and a

subsequent written responsecomment dated 19 May 2021 was provided to you

Please be advised that our comments must be factored in when drafting and compiling

the Atmospheric Impact Report

72 The content of our response must be reflected in the updated Plan of Study for our

further review It is noted that the report proposes various alternative stack heights and

therefore the dimensions (height amp diameter) of the various stacks must be modelled to

prove compliance with the new plant minimum emission standards and that air

pollution nuisances will not caused

8 We further acknowledge that this report forms part of the Public Participation Process (PPP)

and is undertaken by SRK as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)

as prescribed by Section 38 of NEM AQA Once the PPP has been concluded a Public

Participation Report must be compiled and submitted with your Atmospheric Emission

Licence (AEL) Application Should objections be received such objections must be

adequately addressed by the EAP in the report Should no objections be received a

declaration must be signed by the EAP as proof thereof

81 The public participation process is crucial and must be advertised in two local

newspapers circulating within the area where the activity is conducted Because the

PPP has commenced and the advert already placed please provide proof of

placement in the media in the Public Participation Report

82 The Public Participation Report which include the comments and responses must be

submitted with the submission of the Atmospheric Emission Licence Application must

be made in terms of Section 37 of the National Environmental Management Air

Quality Act (NEMAQA) 39 2004 as amended The completed application form must

be made available to all Interested and affected parties during the Public Participation

Process in terms of section 38 (3)(b) (iiA)

83 The 2017 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South

Africa No1144 of 26 October 2018 Section 56 compels you to make application via

the System for National Atmospheric Emissions Licencing (SNAEL) Portal website

wwwsaaelipenvironmentgovzaSAAELIP to the City of Cape Town as the licencing

authority

84 An AEL processing fee will be levied as prescribed by Regulation 250 of 11 March 2016

Annexure A (below) The processing fees must be paid prior to the AEL application

therefore the applicant must engage the AQO so that an official invoice is generated

Once payment is made proof thereof must be submitted before the online AEL

application is further processed Below is the excerpt extracted from the Regulation

4

85 If and when the Environmental Authorisation(EA) is granted in terms of NEMA by the

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development amp Planning (DEADampP) a copy

of the EA must also be uploaded on SAAELIP as supporting documentation

9 Compliance with the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 2004 (Act No

39 of 2004) as amended (NEM AQA) -Part 6 Measures in respect or dust noise and

offensive odours

91 A Site Specific Comprehensive Fugitive Emissions Management Plan (FEMP)

incorporating dust odour and fugitive emissions must be devised and must be included

in the EMPr during the EIA process which will be required to be implemented

throughout all phases of the proposed project and requires prior scrutiny and approval

by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Officer Therefore the FEMP must include the following

911 The handling storage and disposal of ash as a waste product must also be taken

into consideration and demonstrate that no air pollution nuisances are incurred

912 The applicable method statements applicable to air pollution to include at least

the following

9121 Identify all possible sources of odour and dust with the affected area

9122 Detail the best practicable measures to be undertaken to mitigate odour

and dust emissions

9123 Detail the implementation schedule

9124 Identify the line management responsible for the implementation

9125 Establish a register for recording all complaints received by the person

regarding dustfall and odour as well as the recording follow-up actions

and responses to the complaints

913 Excavation activities and construction must be managed and be compliant with

the National Dust Control Regulations R 827 National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

92 An Environmental Control Officer (ECO) must be appointed and undertake all the

responsibility as documented in the EMPr to ensure that the odour and dust

management aspects are adequately addressed and implemented at the

commencement and throughout the project

5

10 The report states that the proposed fuel storage has the capacity of 2500 litre ~ 25 msup3 and

therefore does not trigger a listed activity in terms of Category 2 Subcategory 24 of Listing

Notice 893 of 2013 as amended

11 Compliance with Section 30 (emergency incident) in terms of the National Environmental

Management Act 107 of 1998 - the Act defines an emergency incident as lsquoan unexpected

sudden and uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance including from a major

emission fire or explosion that causes has caused or may cause significant harm to the

environment human life or propertyrsquo Should such incidents transpire the Cityrsquos Air Quality

Officer must be notified in writing within the prescribed timeframes of such incident

12 The following comments were received by the Cityrsquos Environmental Health Department

and must be considered

121 Please note the requirements in terms of the National Health Act Regulations

Relating to the Management of Human Remains R363 of 2013 Regulation 18

Minimum requirements for a cremation facility

18 (1) A cremation facility must comply to the following-

(a) the site must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling

(b) The chimney must have at least a height of not less than 3 meters

above the roof

(c) No cremation shall take place until the minimum combustion

temperatures of the urn has been reached

(d) The premises shall be kept in a clean sanitary and in good repair

(e) The facility shall be adequately ventilated and illuminated

(f) The facility shall be operated and managed in such a manner as

to prevent the dispersion of ash into the atmosphere and

(g) Emissions shall conform to the ambient air quality or emissions

standards as determined in terms of the National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

122 In this regard please contact

1221 Mr Heinrich Fritz ndash Head Environmental Health ndash Area East

(HeinrichFritzcapetowngovza) that would be involved with the issuance of

the Certificate of Competence for the proposed Crematorium

1222 The Director General of the National Department of Health who is the Authority

that would have to consider and grant permission to relax the 500m

requirement from residential premisesrdquo

13 The Air Quality Officer reserves the right to call for further requirements should it be deemed

necessary

Air Quality Officer

Head Specialised Environmental Health Services

City Health

Community Services and Health

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Lauren Elston

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagtSent Monday 06 September 2021 0808To Lauren ElstonCc Marius WheelerSubject CapeNature comment-RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

EXTERNAL Good day CapeNature would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application Our comments are as follows

1 The conclusions of site verification regarding plant animal aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity sensitivities are accepted Considering that the development will occur in an existing warehouse on property that has been completely transformed (developed) and is located in a developed area there are negligible risks to biodiversity and we therefore have no objection to the development

CapeNature reserves the right to revise initial comments and request further information based on any additional information that may be received Kind regards

Ismat Adams Land-Use Scientist | Landscape West Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188

From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Thursday 05 August 2021 0819 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Ismat You have been registered as an IAP I trust we have met your information requirements please let me know if there is anything else you require Thank you Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

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SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1559 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day

Please register me as IampAP

Name Ismat Adams Organisation CapeNature Capacity Land‐Use Scientist ndash Landscape West Email iadamscapenaturecoza Contact no 0870873188

For future reference please use the attached contact details for notifications See also attached our application

document requirements

Kind regards

Ismat Adams Conservation Officer | Ceder-Berg Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188 m

From Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1555 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

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From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1212 pm To TarynDreyerwesterncapegovza EldonvanBoomwesterncapegovza MarekKedziejawesterncapegovza Eugenepienaarwesterncapegovza LanceMcBain‐Charleswesterncapegovza PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza joyleanerwesterncapegovza ArabelMcClellandwesterncapegovza AminaSulaimanwesterncapegovza WaseefaDhansaywesterncapegovza GraceSwanepoelwesterncapegovza jacquigoochwesterncapegovza dimitrigeorgeadescapetowngovza IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza WendyKlopperscapetowngovza GerswainManuelcapetowngovza johnmarthezecapetowngovza AntonioVieiracapetowngovza MarissaAdamscapetowngovza Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt shannonmareecapetowngovza TorchTdwsgovza DanielsDdwsgovza Saa‐rah Adams ltSaa‐rahAdamswesterncapegovzagt Cc Matthew Law ltMLawsrkcozagt Christopher Dalgliesh ltCDalglieshsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Key Commenting Authority

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721 CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report forPublic Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (two primary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA) warrant that listed activities require EnvironmentalAuthorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning(DEAampDP) The National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (NEMAQA) and GN 893 of 2013(as amended by GN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL)A Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR also referred to as an EIA) process is required to supportan application for EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL forthe project

Opportunity to Participate

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The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium and for direct download from the following cloud‐based platform

httpssrk‐mysharepointcomfgpersonalelsl_srk_co_zaEpNhgt2doe9NvhL1T4b5BqQBTV8dRBOptcEy9yuBEyQMHwe=0HJurN

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment ata later date

Contact Details for Further Information

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

Disclaimer This electronic message and any attachments is intended for the addressee only and is confidential and privileged If you have received this message in error please delete it and notify the sender If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any unauthorised use

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

2

3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

All views or opinions expressed in this electronic message and its attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Western Cape Government (the WCG) No employee of the WCG is entitled to conclude a binding contract on behalf of the WCG unless heshe is an accounting officer of the WCG or his or her authorised representative The information contained in this message and its attachments may be confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only except where the sender specifically states otherwise If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone

ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

1

Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

1

Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Gunther Frantz

Directorate Pollution and Chemicals Management GuntherFrantzwesterncapegovza| Tel 021 483 2975

wwwwesterncapegovza

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning 2nd Floor Property Centre 1 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001

Private Bag X9086 Cape Town 8000 Fax +27 21 483 4368

1

D PCM REFERENCE NUMBER 1932A357PMIM05321 ENQUIRIES Gunther Frantz DATE 06 September 2021 The Director SRK Consulting Private Bag X18 RONDEBOSCH 7701 For Attention Ms Lauren Elston Tel 021 659 3060 Email lelstonsrkcoza PER EMAIL Dear Madam

COMMENT ON THE DRAFT SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A CREMATORIUM ON ERF 22973 STRAND

The Directorate Pollution and Chemicals Management (D PCM) acknowledges receipt of the Draft

Scoping Report (DSR) on 04 August 2021 Please find comment from the D PCM as follows

1 This Directorate is satisfied with the specialist study to be undertaken as noted in the Plan of Study for

the Impact Assessment

2 It is recommended that the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIR) include potential impacts

and risk to the surrounding land owners from the placement of a 2 500 litre above ground diesel storage

tank on the subject property

3 The D PCM awaits the DEIR and specialist assessment to provide further comment including potential

impacts associated with the handling storage and disposal of scrubber effluent

Please direct any enquiries to Gunther Frantz should you require clarity on any of the comments provided

wwwwesterncapegovza Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

2

The Department reserves the right to revise or withdraw comments or request further information based on

any information received

Yours faithfully

pp

MS WILNA KLOPPERS DIRECTOR POLLUTION AND CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT Copied to Ms Saa-rah Adams (DEAampDP Directorate Development Management)

Email Saa-rahAdamswesterncapegovza

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

246 VOORTREKKER ROAD VASCO 7460 wwwcapetowngovza

Making progress possible Together

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH

SPECIALISED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT UNIT

Gerswain Manuel

Senior Air Quality Practitioner

T +27 21 590 5200 F +27 21 590 5215

E GerswainManuelcapetowngovza

Ref 33733-399

MEMORANDUM

Attention Lauren King

Environmental amp Heritage Management ndash Eastern Region

Spatial Planning amp Environment Directorate

The Air Quality Management Department has scrutinised the SCOPING REPORT for the

Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Cape Town with DEAampDP Reference Number

16336A357207721 received on 16 August 2021

The information provided was reviewed therefore from an air quality management

perspective we wish to provide comments in this regard as follows

1 Based on the information provided it is acknowledged that the proposed activity triggers

a listed activity Category 8 Thermal Treatment of General and Hazardous Waste Sub-

category 82 Crematoria and Veterinary Waste Incineration in terms of the National

Environmental Management Air Quality Act (NEM AQA) 39 Listing Notice No 893 dated

22 November 2013

2 With reference to Appendix I Vendor guarantee where the following is stated

COMMENT ON THE SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM BLUE CRANE

FUNERALS (PTY) LTD ERF 22973 STRAND WESTERN CAPE

SRK PROJECT NUMBER 572359

2

21 It is noted that supplier cannot guarantees the effectiveness and efficiency of the

cremators and abatement equipment to meet the new plant Minimum Emission

Standards(MES) for the listed activity Sub-Category 82 in relation to Regulation 89

when overloaded

22 Your attention is directed to the fact that nationally many cremators are not able to

achieve compliance with the prescribed new plant Minimum Emission Standards

therefore copies of the Equipment Stack Test results showing compliance with the MES

as stated in the Vendor guarantee is requested

3 It is noted that the proposed facility will be located in a General Industrial 1 zoned area

which houses other industrial activities

31 However it is further noted that the closest residential area is approximately 150 m to

the south and an informal settlement is located ~270 m east of the site on the periphery

of the area zoned for General Industry 1 adjacent to Strand Secondary School which

are regarded as a sensitive receptor trigger

32 From an air quality management perspective we are concerned that the close

proximity of the operations to human habitation especially sensitive receptors is of

great concern which may pose potential health risks and nuisances to the receiving

environment if not adequately managed in accordance within the required legislative

contexts and provisions

4 The operations conducted at the facility must comply with all the applicable provisions as

prescribed by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Management (AQM) Bylaw 7662 dated 2016 and the

AQM Bylaw must be referenced in the pending Environmental Management Programme

(EMPr) submitted in support of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process

5 We take cognisance that the proposed incineratorcremator will use diesel as the

preferred fuel source to operate the equipment

6 You are requested to provide supporting documentation regarding the specifications of

the equipment used for cremation burner abatement equipment and associated stack

for our understanding and decision-making purposes and this information will also be

required for the Specialist Air Quality Study referred to below

7 A detailed Specialist Air Quality Study will be required in order to comprehensively assess

the impacts of the activity on the receiving environment and sensitive receptors The

completion of an Atmospheric Impact Report in terms of Regulation 747 dated 11 October

2013 must be provided and the air dispersion modelling must be conducted in terms of

the Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling Regulations 533 dated 11 July 2014 as amended

3

71 We direct your attention to the to the Plan of Study with WKC Reference Number

J21068 dated 21 April 2021 submitted by you to this department for comment and a

subsequent written responsecomment dated 19 May 2021 was provided to you

Please be advised that our comments must be factored in when drafting and compiling

the Atmospheric Impact Report

72 The content of our response must be reflected in the updated Plan of Study for our

further review It is noted that the report proposes various alternative stack heights and

therefore the dimensions (height amp diameter) of the various stacks must be modelled to

prove compliance with the new plant minimum emission standards and that air

pollution nuisances will not caused

8 We further acknowledge that this report forms part of the Public Participation Process (PPP)

and is undertaken by SRK as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)

as prescribed by Section 38 of NEM AQA Once the PPP has been concluded a Public

Participation Report must be compiled and submitted with your Atmospheric Emission

Licence (AEL) Application Should objections be received such objections must be

adequately addressed by the EAP in the report Should no objections be received a

declaration must be signed by the EAP as proof thereof

81 The public participation process is crucial and must be advertised in two local

newspapers circulating within the area where the activity is conducted Because the

PPP has commenced and the advert already placed please provide proof of

placement in the media in the Public Participation Report

82 The Public Participation Report which include the comments and responses must be

submitted with the submission of the Atmospheric Emission Licence Application must

be made in terms of Section 37 of the National Environmental Management Air

Quality Act (NEMAQA) 39 2004 as amended The completed application form must

be made available to all Interested and affected parties during the Public Participation

Process in terms of section 38 (3)(b) (iiA)

83 The 2017 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South

Africa No1144 of 26 October 2018 Section 56 compels you to make application via

the System for National Atmospheric Emissions Licencing (SNAEL) Portal website

wwwsaaelipenvironmentgovzaSAAELIP to the City of Cape Town as the licencing

authority

84 An AEL processing fee will be levied as prescribed by Regulation 250 of 11 March 2016

Annexure A (below) The processing fees must be paid prior to the AEL application

therefore the applicant must engage the AQO so that an official invoice is generated

Once payment is made proof thereof must be submitted before the online AEL

application is further processed Below is the excerpt extracted from the Regulation

4

85 If and when the Environmental Authorisation(EA) is granted in terms of NEMA by the

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development amp Planning (DEADampP) a copy

of the EA must also be uploaded on SAAELIP as supporting documentation

9 Compliance with the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 2004 (Act No

39 of 2004) as amended (NEM AQA) -Part 6 Measures in respect or dust noise and

offensive odours

91 A Site Specific Comprehensive Fugitive Emissions Management Plan (FEMP)

incorporating dust odour and fugitive emissions must be devised and must be included

in the EMPr during the EIA process which will be required to be implemented

throughout all phases of the proposed project and requires prior scrutiny and approval

by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Officer Therefore the FEMP must include the following

911 The handling storage and disposal of ash as a waste product must also be taken

into consideration and demonstrate that no air pollution nuisances are incurred

912 The applicable method statements applicable to air pollution to include at least

the following

9121 Identify all possible sources of odour and dust with the affected area

9122 Detail the best practicable measures to be undertaken to mitigate odour

and dust emissions

9123 Detail the implementation schedule

9124 Identify the line management responsible for the implementation

9125 Establish a register for recording all complaints received by the person

regarding dustfall and odour as well as the recording follow-up actions

and responses to the complaints

913 Excavation activities and construction must be managed and be compliant with

the National Dust Control Regulations R 827 National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

92 An Environmental Control Officer (ECO) must be appointed and undertake all the

responsibility as documented in the EMPr to ensure that the odour and dust

management aspects are adequately addressed and implemented at the

commencement and throughout the project

5

10 The report states that the proposed fuel storage has the capacity of 2500 litre ~ 25 msup3 and

therefore does not trigger a listed activity in terms of Category 2 Subcategory 24 of Listing

Notice 893 of 2013 as amended

11 Compliance with Section 30 (emergency incident) in terms of the National Environmental

Management Act 107 of 1998 - the Act defines an emergency incident as lsquoan unexpected

sudden and uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance including from a major

emission fire or explosion that causes has caused or may cause significant harm to the

environment human life or propertyrsquo Should such incidents transpire the Cityrsquos Air Quality

Officer must be notified in writing within the prescribed timeframes of such incident

12 The following comments were received by the Cityrsquos Environmental Health Department

and must be considered

121 Please note the requirements in terms of the National Health Act Regulations

Relating to the Management of Human Remains R363 of 2013 Regulation 18

Minimum requirements for a cremation facility

18 (1) A cremation facility must comply to the following-

(a) the site must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling

(b) The chimney must have at least a height of not less than 3 meters

above the roof

(c) No cremation shall take place until the minimum combustion

temperatures of the urn has been reached

(d) The premises shall be kept in a clean sanitary and in good repair

(e) The facility shall be adequately ventilated and illuminated

(f) The facility shall be operated and managed in such a manner as

to prevent the dispersion of ash into the atmosphere and

(g) Emissions shall conform to the ambient air quality or emissions

standards as determined in terms of the National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

122 In this regard please contact

1221 Mr Heinrich Fritz ndash Head Environmental Health ndash Area East

(HeinrichFritzcapetowngovza) that would be involved with the issuance of

the Certificate of Competence for the proposed Crematorium

1222 The Director General of the National Department of Health who is the Authority

that would have to consider and grant permission to relax the 500m

requirement from residential premisesrdquo

13 The Air Quality Officer reserves the right to call for further requirements should it be deemed

necessary

Air Quality Officer

Head Specialised Environmental Health Services

City Health

Community Services and Health

1

Lauren Elston

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagtSent Monday 06 September 2021 0808To Lauren ElstonCc Marius WheelerSubject CapeNature comment-RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

EXTERNAL Good day CapeNature would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application Our comments are as follows

1 The conclusions of site verification regarding plant animal aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity sensitivities are accepted Considering that the development will occur in an existing warehouse on property that has been completely transformed (developed) and is located in a developed area there are negligible risks to biodiversity and we therefore have no objection to the development

CapeNature reserves the right to revise initial comments and request further information based on any additional information that may be received Kind regards

Ismat Adams Land-Use Scientist | Landscape West Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188

From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Thursday 05 August 2021 0819 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Ismat You have been registered as an IAP I trust we have met your information requirements please let me know if there is anything else you require Thank you Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

2

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1559 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day

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For future reference please use the attached contact details for notifications See also attached our application

document requirements

Kind regards

Ismat Adams Conservation Officer | Ceder-Berg Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188 m

From Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1555 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

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From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1212 pm To TarynDreyerwesterncapegovza EldonvanBoomwesterncapegovza MarekKedziejawesterncapegovza Eugenepienaarwesterncapegovza LanceMcBain‐Charleswesterncapegovza PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza joyleanerwesterncapegovza ArabelMcClellandwesterncapegovza AminaSulaimanwesterncapegovza WaseefaDhansaywesterncapegovza GraceSwanepoelwesterncapegovza jacquigoochwesterncapegovza dimitrigeorgeadescapetowngovza IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza WendyKlopperscapetowngovza GerswainManuelcapetowngovza johnmarthezecapetowngovza AntonioVieiracapetowngovza MarissaAdamscapetowngovza Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt shannonmareecapetowngovza TorchTdwsgovza DanielsDdwsgovza Saa‐rah Adams ltSaa‐rahAdamswesterncapegovzagt Cc Matthew Law ltMLawsrkcozagt Christopher Dalgliesh ltCDalglieshsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Key Commenting Authority

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721 CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report forPublic Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (two primary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA) warrant that listed activities require EnvironmentalAuthorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning(DEAampDP) The National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (NEMAQA) and GN 893 of 2013(as amended by GN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL)A Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR also referred to as an EIA) process is required to supportan application for EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL forthe project

Opportunity to Participate

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The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium and for direct download from the following cloud‐based platform

httpssrk‐mysharepointcomfgpersonalelsl_srk_co_zaEpNhgt2doe9NvhL1T4b5BqQBTV8dRBOptcEy9yuBEyQMHwe=0HJurN

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment ata later date

Contact Details for Further Information

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

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3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

All views or opinions expressed in this electronic message and its attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Western Cape Government (the WCG) No employee of the WCG is entitled to conclude a binding contract on behalf of the WCG unless heshe is an accounting officer of the WCG or his or her authorised representative The information contained in this message and its attachments may be confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only except where the sender specifically states otherwise If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone

ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

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Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

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Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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wwwwesterncapegovza Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

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The Department reserves the right to revise or withdraw comments or request further information based on

any information received

Yours faithfully

pp

MS WILNA KLOPPERS DIRECTOR POLLUTION AND CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT Copied to Ms Saa-rah Adams (DEAampDP Directorate Development Management)

Email Saa-rahAdamswesterncapegovza

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

246 VOORTREKKER ROAD VASCO 7460 wwwcapetowngovza

Making progress possible Together

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH

SPECIALISED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT UNIT

Gerswain Manuel

Senior Air Quality Practitioner

T +27 21 590 5200 F +27 21 590 5215

E GerswainManuelcapetowngovza

Ref 33733-399

MEMORANDUM

Attention Lauren King

Environmental amp Heritage Management ndash Eastern Region

Spatial Planning amp Environment Directorate

The Air Quality Management Department has scrutinised the SCOPING REPORT for the

Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Cape Town with DEAampDP Reference Number

16336A357207721 received on 16 August 2021

The information provided was reviewed therefore from an air quality management

perspective we wish to provide comments in this regard as follows

1 Based on the information provided it is acknowledged that the proposed activity triggers

a listed activity Category 8 Thermal Treatment of General and Hazardous Waste Sub-

category 82 Crematoria and Veterinary Waste Incineration in terms of the National

Environmental Management Air Quality Act (NEM AQA) 39 Listing Notice No 893 dated

22 November 2013

2 With reference to Appendix I Vendor guarantee where the following is stated

COMMENT ON THE SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM BLUE CRANE

FUNERALS (PTY) LTD ERF 22973 STRAND WESTERN CAPE

SRK PROJECT NUMBER 572359

2

21 It is noted that supplier cannot guarantees the effectiveness and efficiency of the

cremators and abatement equipment to meet the new plant Minimum Emission

Standards(MES) for the listed activity Sub-Category 82 in relation to Regulation 89

when overloaded

22 Your attention is directed to the fact that nationally many cremators are not able to

achieve compliance with the prescribed new plant Minimum Emission Standards

therefore copies of the Equipment Stack Test results showing compliance with the MES

as stated in the Vendor guarantee is requested

3 It is noted that the proposed facility will be located in a General Industrial 1 zoned area

which houses other industrial activities

31 However it is further noted that the closest residential area is approximately 150 m to

the south and an informal settlement is located ~270 m east of the site on the periphery

of the area zoned for General Industry 1 adjacent to Strand Secondary School which

are regarded as a sensitive receptor trigger

32 From an air quality management perspective we are concerned that the close

proximity of the operations to human habitation especially sensitive receptors is of

great concern which may pose potential health risks and nuisances to the receiving

environment if not adequately managed in accordance within the required legislative

contexts and provisions

4 The operations conducted at the facility must comply with all the applicable provisions as

prescribed by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Management (AQM) Bylaw 7662 dated 2016 and the

AQM Bylaw must be referenced in the pending Environmental Management Programme

(EMPr) submitted in support of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process

5 We take cognisance that the proposed incineratorcremator will use diesel as the

preferred fuel source to operate the equipment

6 You are requested to provide supporting documentation regarding the specifications of

the equipment used for cremation burner abatement equipment and associated stack

for our understanding and decision-making purposes and this information will also be

required for the Specialist Air Quality Study referred to below

7 A detailed Specialist Air Quality Study will be required in order to comprehensively assess

the impacts of the activity on the receiving environment and sensitive receptors The

completion of an Atmospheric Impact Report in terms of Regulation 747 dated 11 October

2013 must be provided and the air dispersion modelling must be conducted in terms of

the Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling Regulations 533 dated 11 July 2014 as amended

3

71 We direct your attention to the to the Plan of Study with WKC Reference Number

J21068 dated 21 April 2021 submitted by you to this department for comment and a

subsequent written responsecomment dated 19 May 2021 was provided to you

Please be advised that our comments must be factored in when drafting and compiling

the Atmospheric Impact Report

72 The content of our response must be reflected in the updated Plan of Study for our

further review It is noted that the report proposes various alternative stack heights and

therefore the dimensions (height amp diameter) of the various stacks must be modelled to

prove compliance with the new plant minimum emission standards and that air

pollution nuisances will not caused

8 We further acknowledge that this report forms part of the Public Participation Process (PPP)

and is undertaken by SRK as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)

as prescribed by Section 38 of NEM AQA Once the PPP has been concluded a Public

Participation Report must be compiled and submitted with your Atmospheric Emission

Licence (AEL) Application Should objections be received such objections must be

adequately addressed by the EAP in the report Should no objections be received a

declaration must be signed by the EAP as proof thereof

81 The public participation process is crucial and must be advertised in two local

newspapers circulating within the area where the activity is conducted Because the

PPP has commenced and the advert already placed please provide proof of

placement in the media in the Public Participation Report

82 The Public Participation Report which include the comments and responses must be

submitted with the submission of the Atmospheric Emission Licence Application must

be made in terms of Section 37 of the National Environmental Management Air

Quality Act (NEMAQA) 39 2004 as amended The completed application form must

be made available to all Interested and affected parties during the Public Participation

Process in terms of section 38 (3)(b) (iiA)

83 The 2017 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South

Africa No1144 of 26 October 2018 Section 56 compels you to make application via

the System for National Atmospheric Emissions Licencing (SNAEL) Portal website

wwwsaaelipenvironmentgovzaSAAELIP to the City of Cape Town as the licencing

authority

84 An AEL processing fee will be levied as prescribed by Regulation 250 of 11 March 2016

Annexure A (below) The processing fees must be paid prior to the AEL application

therefore the applicant must engage the AQO so that an official invoice is generated

Once payment is made proof thereof must be submitted before the online AEL

application is further processed Below is the excerpt extracted from the Regulation

4

85 If and when the Environmental Authorisation(EA) is granted in terms of NEMA by the

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development amp Planning (DEADampP) a copy

of the EA must also be uploaded on SAAELIP as supporting documentation

9 Compliance with the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 2004 (Act No

39 of 2004) as amended (NEM AQA) -Part 6 Measures in respect or dust noise and

offensive odours

91 A Site Specific Comprehensive Fugitive Emissions Management Plan (FEMP)

incorporating dust odour and fugitive emissions must be devised and must be included

in the EMPr during the EIA process which will be required to be implemented

throughout all phases of the proposed project and requires prior scrutiny and approval

by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Officer Therefore the FEMP must include the following

911 The handling storage and disposal of ash as a waste product must also be taken

into consideration and demonstrate that no air pollution nuisances are incurred

912 The applicable method statements applicable to air pollution to include at least

the following

9121 Identify all possible sources of odour and dust with the affected area

9122 Detail the best practicable measures to be undertaken to mitigate odour

and dust emissions

9123 Detail the implementation schedule

9124 Identify the line management responsible for the implementation

9125 Establish a register for recording all complaints received by the person

regarding dustfall and odour as well as the recording follow-up actions

and responses to the complaints

913 Excavation activities and construction must be managed and be compliant with

the National Dust Control Regulations R 827 National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

92 An Environmental Control Officer (ECO) must be appointed and undertake all the

responsibility as documented in the EMPr to ensure that the odour and dust

management aspects are adequately addressed and implemented at the

commencement and throughout the project

5

10 The report states that the proposed fuel storage has the capacity of 2500 litre ~ 25 msup3 and

therefore does not trigger a listed activity in terms of Category 2 Subcategory 24 of Listing

Notice 893 of 2013 as amended

11 Compliance with Section 30 (emergency incident) in terms of the National Environmental

Management Act 107 of 1998 - the Act defines an emergency incident as lsquoan unexpected

sudden and uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance including from a major

emission fire or explosion that causes has caused or may cause significant harm to the

environment human life or propertyrsquo Should such incidents transpire the Cityrsquos Air Quality

Officer must be notified in writing within the prescribed timeframes of such incident

12 The following comments were received by the Cityrsquos Environmental Health Department

and must be considered

121 Please note the requirements in terms of the National Health Act Regulations

Relating to the Management of Human Remains R363 of 2013 Regulation 18

Minimum requirements for a cremation facility

18 (1) A cremation facility must comply to the following-

(a) the site must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling

(b) The chimney must have at least a height of not less than 3 meters

above the roof

(c) No cremation shall take place until the minimum combustion

temperatures of the urn has been reached

(d) The premises shall be kept in a clean sanitary and in good repair

(e) The facility shall be adequately ventilated and illuminated

(f) The facility shall be operated and managed in such a manner as

to prevent the dispersion of ash into the atmosphere and

(g) Emissions shall conform to the ambient air quality or emissions

standards as determined in terms of the National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

122 In this regard please contact

1221 Mr Heinrich Fritz ndash Head Environmental Health ndash Area East

(HeinrichFritzcapetowngovza) that would be involved with the issuance of

the Certificate of Competence for the proposed Crematorium

1222 The Director General of the National Department of Health who is the Authority

that would have to consider and grant permission to relax the 500m

requirement from residential premisesrdquo

13 The Air Quality Officer reserves the right to call for further requirements should it be deemed

necessary

Air Quality Officer

Head Specialised Environmental Health Services

City Health

Community Services and Health

1

Lauren Elston

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagtSent Monday 06 September 2021 0808To Lauren ElstonCc Marius WheelerSubject CapeNature comment-RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

EXTERNAL Good day CapeNature would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application Our comments are as follows

1 The conclusions of site verification regarding plant animal aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity sensitivities are accepted Considering that the development will occur in an existing warehouse on property that has been completely transformed (developed) and is located in a developed area there are negligible risks to biodiversity and we therefore have no objection to the development

CapeNature reserves the right to revise initial comments and request further information based on any additional information that may be received Kind regards

Ismat Adams Land-Use Scientist | Landscape West Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188

From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Thursday 05 August 2021 0819 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Ismat You have been registered as an IAP I trust we have met your information requirements please let me know if there is anything else you require Thank you Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

2

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1559 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day

Please register me as IampAP

Name Ismat Adams Organisation CapeNature Capacity Land‐Use Scientist ndash Landscape West Email iadamscapenaturecoza Contact no 0870873188

For future reference please use the attached contact details for notifications See also attached our application

document requirements

Kind regards

Ismat Adams Conservation Officer | Ceder-Berg Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188 m

From Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1555 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

3

From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1212 pm To TarynDreyerwesterncapegovza EldonvanBoomwesterncapegovza MarekKedziejawesterncapegovza Eugenepienaarwesterncapegovza LanceMcBain‐Charleswesterncapegovza PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza joyleanerwesterncapegovza ArabelMcClellandwesterncapegovza AminaSulaimanwesterncapegovza WaseefaDhansaywesterncapegovza GraceSwanepoelwesterncapegovza jacquigoochwesterncapegovza dimitrigeorgeadescapetowngovza IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza WendyKlopperscapetowngovza GerswainManuelcapetowngovza johnmarthezecapetowngovza AntonioVieiracapetowngovza MarissaAdamscapetowngovza Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt shannonmareecapetowngovza TorchTdwsgovza DanielsDdwsgovza Saa‐rah Adams ltSaa‐rahAdamswesterncapegovzagt Cc Matthew Law ltMLawsrkcozagt Christopher Dalgliesh ltCDalglieshsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Key Commenting Authority

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721 CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report forPublic Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (two primary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA) warrant that listed activities require EnvironmentalAuthorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning(DEAampDP) The National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (NEMAQA) and GN 893 of 2013(as amended by GN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL)A Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR also referred to as an EIA) process is required to supportan application for EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL forthe project

Opportunity to Participate

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The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium and for direct download from the following cloud‐based platform

httpssrk‐mysharepointcomfgpersonalelsl_srk_co_zaEpNhgt2doe9NvhL1T4b5BqQBTV8dRBOptcEy9yuBEyQMHwe=0HJurN

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment ata later date

Contact Details for Further Information

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

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3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

All views or opinions expressed in this electronic message and its attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Western Cape Government (the WCG) No employee of the WCG is entitled to conclude a binding contract on behalf of the WCG unless heshe is an accounting officer of the WCG or his or her authorised representative The information contained in this message and its attachments may be confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only except where the sender specifically states otherwise If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone

ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

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Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

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Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

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Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

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Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

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Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

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From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

246 VOORTREKKER ROAD VASCO 7460 wwwcapetowngovza

Making progress possible Together

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH

SPECIALISED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT UNIT

Gerswain Manuel

Senior Air Quality Practitioner

T +27 21 590 5200 F +27 21 590 5215

E GerswainManuelcapetowngovza

Ref 33733-399

MEMORANDUM

Attention Lauren King

Environmental amp Heritage Management ndash Eastern Region

Spatial Planning amp Environment Directorate

The Air Quality Management Department has scrutinised the SCOPING REPORT for the

Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Cape Town with DEAampDP Reference Number

16336A357207721 received on 16 August 2021

The information provided was reviewed therefore from an air quality management

perspective we wish to provide comments in this regard as follows

1 Based on the information provided it is acknowledged that the proposed activity triggers

a listed activity Category 8 Thermal Treatment of General and Hazardous Waste Sub-

category 82 Crematoria and Veterinary Waste Incineration in terms of the National

Environmental Management Air Quality Act (NEM AQA) 39 Listing Notice No 893 dated

22 November 2013

2 With reference to Appendix I Vendor guarantee where the following is stated

COMMENT ON THE SCOPING REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM BLUE CRANE

FUNERALS (PTY) LTD ERF 22973 STRAND WESTERN CAPE

SRK PROJECT NUMBER 572359

2

21 It is noted that supplier cannot guarantees the effectiveness and efficiency of the

cremators and abatement equipment to meet the new plant Minimum Emission

Standards(MES) for the listed activity Sub-Category 82 in relation to Regulation 89

when overloaded

22 Your attention is directed to the fact that nationally many cremators are not able to

achieve compliance with the prescribed new plant Minimum Emission Standards

therefore copies of the Equipment Stack Test results showing compliance with the MES

as stated in the Vendor guarantee is requested

3 It is noted that the proposed facility will be located in a General Industrial 1 zoned area

which houses other industrial activities

31 However it is further noted that the closest residential area is approximately 150 m to

the south and an informal settlement is located ~270 m east of the site on the periphery

of the area zoned for General Industry 1 adjacent to Strand Secondary School which

are regarded as a sensitive receptor trigger

32 From an air quality management perspective we are concerned that the close

proximity of the operations to human habitation especially sensitive receptors is of

great concern which may pose potential health risks and nuisances to the receiving

environment if not adequately managed in accordance within the required legislative

contexts and provisions

4 The operations conducted at the facility must comply with all the applicable provisions as

prescribed by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Management (AQM) Bylaw 7662 dated 2016 and the

AQM Bylaw must be referenced in the pending Environmental Management Programme

(EMPr) submitted in support of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process

5 We take cognisance that the proposed incineratorcremator will use diesel as the

preferred fuel source to operate the equipment

6 You are requested to provide supporting documentation regarding the specifications of

the equipment used for cremation burner abatement equipment and associated stack

for our understanding and decision-making purposes and this information will also be

required for the Specialist Air Quality Study referred to below

7 A detailed Specialist Air Quality Study will be required in order to comprehensively assess

the impacts of the activity on the receiving environment and sensitive receptors The

completion of an Atmospheric Impact Report in terms of Regulation 747 dated 11 October

2013 must be provided and the air dispersion modelling must be conducted in terms of

the Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling Regulations 533 dated 11 July 2014 as amended

3

71 We direct your attention to the to the Plan of Study with WKC Reference Number

J21068 dated 21 April 2021 submitted by you to this department for comment and a

subsequent written responsecomment dated 19 May 2021 was provided to you

Please be advised that our comments must be factored in when drafting and compiling

the Atmospheric Impact Report

72 The content of our response must be reflected in the updated Plan of Study for our

further review It is noted that the report proposes various alternative stack heights and

therefore the dimensions (height amp diameter) of the various stacks must be modelled to

prove compliance with the new plant minimum emission standards and that air

pollution nuisances will not caused

8 We further acknowledge that this report forms part of the Public Participation Process (PPP)

and is undertaken by SRK as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)

as prescribed by Section 38 of NEM AQA Once the PPP has been concluded a Public

Participation Report must be compiled and submitted with your Atmospheric Emission

Licence (AEL) Application Should objections be received such objections must be

adequately addressed by the EAP in the report Should no objections be received a

declaration must be signed by the EAP as proof thereof

81 The public participation process is crucial and must be advertised in two local

newspapers circulating within the area where the activity is conducted Because the

PPP has commenced and the advert already placed please provide proof of

placement in the media in the Public Participation Report

82 The Public Participation Report which include the comments and responses must be

submitted with the submission of the Atmospheric Emission Licence Application must

be made in terms of Section 37 of the National Environmental Management Air

Quality Act (NEMAQA) 39 2004 as amended The completed application form must

be made available to all Interested and affected parties during the Public Participation

Process in terms of section 38 (3)(b) (iiA)

83 The 2017 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South

Africa No1144 of 26 October 2018 Section 56 compels you to make application via

the System for National Atmospheric Emissions Licencing (SNAEL) Portal website

wwwsaaelipenvironmentgovzaSAAELIP to the City of Cape Town as the licencing

authority

84 An AEL processing fee will be levied as prescribed by Regulation 250 of 11 March 2016

Annexure A (below) The processing fees must be paid prior to the AEL application

therefore the applicant must engage the AQO so that an official invoice is generated

Once payment is made proof thereof must be submitted before the online AEL

application is further processed Below is the excerpt extracted from the Regulation

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85 If and when the Environmental Authorisation(EA) is granted in terms of NEMA by the

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development amp Planning (DEADampP) a copy

of the EA must also be uploaded on SAAELIP as supporting documentation

9 Compliance with the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 2004 (Act No

39 of 2004) as amended (NEM AQA) -Part 6 Measures in respect or dust noise and

offensive odours

91 A Site Specific Comprehensive Fugitive Emissions Management Plan (FEMP)

incorporating dust odour and fugitive emissions must be devised and must be included

in the EMPr during the EIA process which will be required to be implemented

throughout all phases of the proposed project and requires prior scrutiny and approval

by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Officer Therefore the FEMP must include the following

911 The handling storage and disposal of ash as a waste product must also be taken

into consideration and demonstrate that no air pollution nuisances are incurred

912 The applicable method statements applicable to air pollution to include at least

the following

9121 Identify all possible sources of odour and dust with the affected area

9122 Detail the best practicable measures to be undertaken to mitigate odour

and dust emissions

9123 Detail the implementation schedule

9124 Identify the line management responsible for the implementation

9125 Establish a register for recording all complaints received by the person

regarding dustfall and odour as well as the recording follow-up actions

and responses to the complaints

913 Excavation activities and construction must be managed and be compliant with

the National Dust Control Regulations R 827 National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

92 An Environmental Control Officer (ECO) must be appointed and undertake all the

responsibility as documented in the EMPr to ensure that the odour and dust

management aspects are adequately addressed and implemented at the

commencement and throughout the project

5

10 The report states that the proposed fuel storage has the capacity of 2500 litre ~ 25 msup3 and

therefore does not trigger a listed activity in terms of Category 2 Subcategory 24 of Listing

Notice 893 of 2013 as amended

11 Compliance with Section 30 (emergency incident) in terms of the National Environmental

Management Act 107 of 1998 - the Act defines an emergency incident as lsquoan unexpected

sudden and uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance including from a major

emission fire or explosion that causes has caused or may cause significant harm to the

environment human life or propertyrsquo Should such incidents transpire the Cityrsquos Air Quality

Officer must be notified in writing within the prescribed timeframes of such incident

12 The following comments were received by the Cityrsquos Environmental Health Department

and must be considered

121 Please note the requirements in terms of the National Health Act Regulations

Relating to the Management of Human Remains R363 of 2013 Regulation 18

Minimum requirements for a cremation facility

18 (1) A cremation facility must comply to the following-

(a) the site must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling

(b) The chimney must have at least a height of not less than 3 meters

above the roof

(c) No cremation shall take place until the minimum combustion

temperatures of the urn has been reached

(d) The premises shall be kept in a clean sanitary and in good repair

(e) The facility shall be adequately ventilated and illuminated

(f) The facility shall be operated and managed in such a manner as

to prevent the dispersion of ash into the atmosphere and

(g) Emissions shall conform to the ambient air quality or emissions

standards as determined in terms of the National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

122 In this regard please contact

1221 Mr Heinrich Fritz ndash Head Environmental Health ndash Area East

(HeinrichFritzcapetowngovza) that would be involved with the issuance of

the Certificate of Competence for the proposed Crematorium

1222 The Director General of the National Department of Health who is the Authority

that would have to consider and grant permission to relax the 500m

requirement from residential premisesrdquo

13 The Air Quality Officer reserves the right to call for further requirements should it be deemed

necessary

Air Quality Officer

Head Specialised Environmental Health Services

City Health

Community Services and Health

1

Lauren Elston

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagtSent Monday 06 September 2021 0808To Lauren ElstonCc Marius WheelerSubject CapeNature comment-RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

EXTERNAL Good day CapeNature would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application Our comments are as follows

1 The conclusions of site verification regarding plant animal aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity sensitivities are accepted Considering that the development will occur in an existing warehouse on property that has been completely transformed (developed) and is located in a developed area there are negligible risks to biodiversity and we therefore have no objection to the development

CapeNature reserves the right to revise initial comments and request further information based on any additional information that may be received Kind regards

Ismat Adams Land-Use Scientist | Landscape West Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188

From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Thursday 05 August 2021 0819 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Ismat You have been registered as an IAP I trust we have met your information requirements please let me know if there is anything else you require Thank you Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

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SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1559 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day

Please register me as IampAP

Name Ismat Adams Organisation CapeNature Capacity Land‐Use Scientist ndash Landscape West Email iadamscapenaturecoza Contact no 0870873188

For future reference please use the attached contact details for notifications See also attached our application

document requirements

Kind regards

Ismat Adams Conservation Officer | Ceder-Berg Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188 m

From Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1555 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

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From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1212 pm To TarynDreyerwesterncapegovza EldonvanBoomwesterncapegovza MarekKedziejawesterncapegovza Eugenepienaarwesterncapegovza LanceMcBain‐Charleswesterncapegovza PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza joyleanerwesterncapegovza ArabelMcClellandwesterncapegovza AminaSulaimanwesterncapegovza WaseefaDhansaywesterncapegovza GraceSwanepoelwesterncapegovza jacquigoochwesterncapegovza dimitrigeorgeadescapetowngovza IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza WendyKlopperscapetowngovza GerswainManuelcapetowngovza johnmarthezecapetowngovza AntonioVieiracapetowngovza MarissaAdamscapetowngovza Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt shannonmareecapetowngovza TorchTdwsgovza DanielsDdwsgovza Saa‐rah Adams ltSaa‐rahAdamswesterncapegovzagt Cc Matthew Law ltMLawsrkcozagt Christopher Dalgliesh ltCDalglieshsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Key Commenting Authority

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721 CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report forPublic Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (two primary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA) warrant that listed activities require EnvironmentalAuthorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning(DEAampDP) The National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (NEMAQA) and GN 893 of 2013(as amended by GN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL)A Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR also referred to as an EIA) process is required to supportan application for EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL forthe project

Opportunity to Participate

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The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium and for direct download from the following cloud‐based platform

httpssrk‐mysharepointcomfgpersonalelsl_srk_co_zaEpNhgt2doe9NvhL1T4b5BqQBTV8dRBOptcEy9yuBEyQMHwe=0HJurN

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment ata later date

Contact Details for Further Information

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

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1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

2

3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

All views or opinions expressed in this electronic message and its attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Western Cape Government (the WCG) No employee of the WCG is entitled to conclude a binding contract on behalf of the WCG unless heshe is an accounting officer of the WCG or his or her authorised representative The information contained in this message and its attachments may be confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only except where the sender specifically states otherwise If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone

ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

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Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

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Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

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Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

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Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

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development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

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From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

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Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

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Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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21 It is noted that supplier cannot guarantees the effectiveness and efficiency of the

cremators and abatement equipment to meet the new plant Minimum Emission

Standards(MES) for the listed activity Sub-Category 82 in relation to Regulation 89

when overloaded

22 Your attention is directed to the fact that nationally many cremators are not able to

achieve compliance with the prescribed new plant Minimum Emission Standards

therefore copies of the Equipment Stack Test results showing compliance with the MES

as stated in the Vendor guarantee is requested

3 It is noted that the proposed facility will be located in a General Industrial 1 zoned area

which houses other industrial activities

31 However it is further noted that the closest residential area is approximately 150 m to

the south and an informal settlement is located ~270 m east of the site on the periphery

of the area zoned for General Industry 1 adjacent to Strand Secondary School which

are regarded as a sensitive receptor trigger

32 From an air quality management perspective we are concerned that the close

proximity of the operations to human habitation especially sensitive receptors is of

great concern which may pose potential health risks and nuisances to the receiving

environment if not adequately managed in accordance within the required legislative

contexts and provisions

4 The operations conducted at the facility must comply with all the applicable provisions as

prescribed by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Management (AQM) Bylaw 7662 dated 2016 and the

AQM Bylaw must be referenced in the pending Environmental Management Programme

(EMPr) submitted in support of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process

5 We take cognisance that the proposed incineratorcremator will use diesel as the

preferred fuel source to operate the equipment

6 You are requested to provide supporting documentation regarding the specifications of

the equipment used for cremation burner abatement equipment and associated stack

for our understanding and decision-making purposes and this information will also be

required for the Specialist Air Quality Study referred to below

7 A detailed Specialist Air Quality Study will be required in order to comprehensively assess

the impacts of the activity on the receiving environment and sensitive receptors The

completion of an Atmospheric Impact Report in terms of Regulation 747 dated 11 October

2013 must be provided and the air dispersion modelling must be conducted in terms of

the Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling Regulations 533 dated 11 July 2014 as amended

3

71 We direct your attention to the to the Plan of Study with WKC Reference Number

J21068 dated 21 April 2021 submitted by you to this department for comment and a

subsequent written responsecomment dated 19 May 2021 was provided to you

Please be advised that our comments must be factored in when drafting and compiling

the Atmospheric Impact Report

72 The content of our response must be reflected in the updated Plan of Study for our

further review It is noted that the report proposes various alternative stack heights and

therefore the dimensions (height amp diameter) of the various stacks must be modelled to

prove compliance with the new plant minimum emission standards and that air

pollution nuisances will not caused

8 We further acknowledge that this report forms part of the Public Participation Process (PPP)

and is undertaken by SRK as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)

as prescribed by Section 38 of NEM AQA Once the PPP has been concluded a Public

Participation Report must be compiled and submitted with your Atmospheric Emission

Licence (AEL) Application Should objections be received such objections must be

adequately addressed by the EAP in the report Should no objections be received a

declaration must be signed by the EAP as proof thereof

81 The public participation process is crucial and must be advertised in two local

newspapers circulating within the area where the activity is conducted Because the

PPP has commenced and the advert already placed please provide proof of

placement in the media in the Public Participation Report

82 The Public Participation Report which include the comments and responses must be

submitted with the submission of the Atmospheric Emission Licence Application must

be made in terms of Section 37 of the National Environmental Management Air

Quality Act (NEMAQA) 39 2004 as amended The completed application form must

be made available to all Interested and affected parties during the Public Participation

Process in terms of section 38 (3)(b) (iiA)

83 The 2017 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South

Africa No1144 of 26 October 2018 Section 56 compels you to make application via

the System for National Atmospheric Emissions Licencing (SNAEL) Portal website

wwwsaaelipenvironmentgovzaSAAELIP to the City of Cape Town as the licencing

authority

84 An AEL processing fee will be levied as prescribed by Regulation 250 of 11 March 2016

Annexure A (below) The processing fees must be paid prior to the AEL application

therefore the applicant must engage the AQO so that an official invoice is generated

Once payment is made proof thereof must be submitted before the online AEL

application is further processed Below is the excerpt extracted from the Regulation

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85 If and when the Environmental Authorisation(EA) is granted in terms of NEMA by the

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development amp Planning (DEADampP) a copy

of the EA must also be uploaded on SAAELIP as supporting documentation

9 Compliance with the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 2004 (Act No

39 of 2004) as amended (NEM AQA) -Part 6 Measures in respect or dust noise and

offensive odours

91 A Site Specific Comprehensive Fugitive Emissions Management Plan (FEMP)

incorporating dust odour and fugitive emissions must be devised and must be included

in the EMPr during the EIA process which will be required to be implemented

throughout all phases of the proposed project and requires prior scrutiny and approval

by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Officer Therefore the FEMP must include the following

911 The handling storage and disposal of ash as a waste product must also be taken

into consideration and demonstrate that no air pollution nuisances are incurred

912 The applicable method statements applicable to air pollution to include at least

the following

9121 Identify all possible sources of odour and dust with the affected area

9122 Detail the best practicable measures to be undertaken to mitigate odour

and dust emissions

9123 Detail the implementation schedule

9124 Identify the line management responsible for the implementation

9125 Establish a register for recording all complaints received by the person

regarding dustfall and odour as well as the recording follow-up actions

and responses to the complaints

913 Excavation activities and construction must be managed and be compliant with

the National Dust Control Regulations R 827 National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

92 An Environmental Control Officer (ECO) must be appointed and undertake all the

responsibility as documented in the EMPr to ensure that the odour and dust

management aspects are adequately addressed and implemented at the

commencement and throughout the project

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10 The report states that the proposed fuel storage has the capacity of 2500 litre ~ 25 msup3 and

therefore does not trigger a listed activity in terms of Category 2 Subcategory 24 of Listing

Notice 893 of 2013 as amended

11 Compliance with Section 30 (emergency incident) in terms of the National Environmental

Management Act 107 of 1998 - the Act defines an emergency incident as lsquoan unexpected

sudden and uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance including from a major

emission fire or explosion that causes has caused or may cause significant harm to the

environment human life or propertyrsquo Should such incidents transpire the Cityrsquos Air Quality

Officer must be notified in writing within the prescribed timeframes of such incident

12 The following comments were received by the Cityrsquos Environmental Health Department

and must be considered

121 Please note the requirements in terms of the National Health Act Regulations

Relating to the Management of Human Remains R363 of 2013 Regulation 18

Minimum requirements for a cremation facility

18 (1) A cremation facility must comply to the following-

(a) the site must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling

(b) The chimney must have at least a height of not less than 3 meters

above the roof

(c) No cremation shall take place until the minimum combustion

temperatures of the urn has been reached

(d) The premises shall be kept in a clean sanitary and in good repair

(e) The facility shall be adequately ventilated and illuminated

(f) The facility shall be operated and managed in such a manner as

to prevent the dispersion of ash into the atmosphere and

(g) Emissions shall conform to the ambient air quality or emissions

standards as determined in terms of the National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

122 In this regard please contact

1221 Mr Heinrich Fritz ndash Head Environmental Health ndash Area East

(HeinrichFritzcapetowngovza) that would be involved with the issuance of

the Certificate of Competence for the proposed Crematorium

1222 The Director General of the National Department of Health who is the Authority

that would have to consider and grant permission to relax the 500m

requirement from residential premisesrdquo

13 The Air Quality Officer reserves the right to call for further requirements should it be deemed

necessary

Air Quality Officer

Head Specialised Environmental Health Services

City Health

Community Services and Health

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Lauren Elston

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagtSent Monday 06 September 2021 0808To Lauren ElstonCc Marius WheelerSubject CapeNature comment-RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

EXTERNAL Good day CapeNature would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application Our comments are as follows

1 The conclusions of site verification regarding plant animal aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity sensitivities are accepted Considering that the development will occur in an existing warehouse on property that has been completely transformed (developed) and is located in a developed area there are negligible risks to biodiversity and we therefore have no objection to the development

CapeNature reserves the right to revise initial comments and request further information based on any additional information that may be received Kind regards

Ismat Adams Land-Use Scientist | Landscape West Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188

From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Thursday 05 August 2021 0819 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Ismat You have been registered as an IAP I trust we have met your information requirements please let me know if there is anything else you require Thank you Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

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SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1559 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day

Please register me as IampAP

Name Ismat Adams Organisation CapeNature Capacity Land‐Use Scientist ndash Landscape West Email iadamscapenaturecoza Contact no 0870873188

For future reference please use the attached contact details for notifications See also attached our application

document requirements

Kind regards

Ismat Adams Conservation Officer | Ceder-Berg Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188 m

From Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1555 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

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From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1212 pm To TarynDreyerwesterncapegovza EldonvanBoomwesterncapegovza MarekKedziejawesterncapegovza Eugenepienaarwesterncapegovza LanceMcBain‐Charleswesterncapegovza PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza joyleanerwesterncapegovza ArabelMcClellandwesterncapegovza AminaSulaimanwesterncapegovza WaseefaDhansaywesterncapegovza GraceSwanepoelwesterncapegovza jacquigoochwesterncapegovza dimitrigeorgeadescapetowngovza IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza WendyKlopperscapetowngovza GerswainManuelcapetowngovza johnmarthezecapetowngovza AntonioVieiracapetowngovza MarissaAdamscapetowngovza Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt shannonmareecapetowngovza TorchTdwsgovza DanielsDdwsgovza Saa‐rah Adams ltSaa‐rahAdamswesterncapegovzagt Cc Matthew Law ltMLawsrkcozagt Christopher Dalgliesh ltCDalglieshsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Key Commenting Authority

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721 CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report forPublic Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (two primary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA) warrant that listed activities require EnvironmentalAuthorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning(DEAampDP) The National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (NEMAQA) and GN 893 of 2013(as amended by GN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL)A Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR also referred to as an EIA) process is required to supportan application for EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL forthe project

Opportunity to Participate

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The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium and for direct download from the following cloud‐based platform

httpssrk‐mysharepointcomfgpersonalelsl_srk_co_zaEpNhgt2doe9NvhL1T4b5BqQBTV8dRBOptcEy9yuBEyQMHwe=0HJurN

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment ata later date

Contact Details for Further Information

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

2

3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

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ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

1

Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

1

Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

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development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

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From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

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Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

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Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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71 We direct your attention to the to the Plan of Study with WKC Reference Number

J21068 dated 21 April 2021 submitted by you to this department for comment and a

subsequent written responsecomment dated 19 May 2021 was provided to you

Please be advised that our comments must be factored in when drafting and compiling

the Atmospheric Impact Report

72 The content of our response must be reflected in the updated Plan of Study for our

further review It is noted that the report proposes various alternative stack heights and

therefore the dimensions (height amp diameter) of the various stacks must be modelled to

prove compliance with the new plant minimum emission standards and that air

pollution nuisances will not caused

8 We further acknowledge that this report forms part of the Public Participation Process (PPP)

and is undertaken by SRK as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)

as prescribed by Section 38 of NEM AQA Once the PPP has been concluded a Public

Participation Report must be compiled and submitted with your Atmospheric Emission

Licence (AEL) Application Should objections be received such objections must be

adequately addressed by the EAP in the report Should no objections be received a

declaration must be signed by the EAP as proof thereof

81 The public participation process is crucial and must be advertised in two local

newspapers circulating within the area where the activity is conducted Because the

PPP has commenced and the advert already placed please provide proof of

placement in the media in the Public Participation Report

82 The Public Participation Report which include the comments and responses must be

submitted with the submission of the Atmospheric Emission Licence Application must

be made in terms of Section 37 of the National Environmental Management Air

Quality Act (NEMAQA) 39 2004 as amended The completed application form must

be made available to all Interested and affected parties during the Public Participation

Process in terms of section 38 (3)(b) (iiA)

83 The 2017 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South

Africa No1144 of 26 October 2018 Section 56 compels you to make application via

the System for National Atmospheric Emissions Licencing (SNAEL) Portal website

wwwsaaelipenvironmentgovzaSAAELIP to the City of Cape Town as the licencing

authority

84 An AEL processing fee will be levied as prescribed by Regulation 250 of 11 March 2016

Annexure A (below) The processing fees must be paid prior to the AEL application

therefore the applicant must engage the AQO so that an official invoice is generated

Once payment is made proof thereof must be submitted before the online AEL

application is further processed Below is the excerpt extracted from the Regulation

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85 If and when the Environmental Authorisation(EA) is granted in terms of NEMA by the

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development amp Planning (DEADampP) a copy

of the EA must also be uploaded on SAAELIP as supporting documentation

9 Compliance with the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 2004 (Act No

39 of 2004) as amended (NEM AQA) -Part 6 Measures in respect or dust noise and

offensive odours

91 A Site Specific Comprehensive Fugitive Emissions Management Plan (FEMP)

incorporating dust odour and fugitive emissions must be devised and must be included

in the EMPr during the EIA process which will be required to be implemented

throughout all phases of the proposed project and requires prior scrutiny and approval

by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Officer Therefore the FEMP must include the following

911 The handling storage and disposal of ash as a waste product must also be taken

into consideration and demonstrate that no air pollution nuisances are incurred

912 The applicable method statements applicable to air pollution to include at least

the following

9121 Identify all possible sources of odour and dust with the affected area

9122 Detail the best practicable measures to be undertaken to mitigate odour

and dust emissions

9123 Detail the implementation schedule

9124 Identify the line management responsible for the implementation

9125 Establish a register for recording all complaints received by the person

regarding dustfall and odour as well as the recording follow-up actions

and responses to the complaints

913 Excavation activities and construction must be managed and be compliant with

the National Dust Control Regulations R 827 National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

92 An Environmental Control Officer (ECO) must be appointed and undertake all the

responsibility as documented in the EMPr to ensure that the odour and dust

management aspects are adequately addressed and implemented at the

commencement and throughout the project

5

10 The report states that the proposed fuel storage has the capacity of 2500 litre ~ 25 msup3 and

therefore does not trigger a listed activity in terms of Category 2 Subcategory 24 of Listing

Notice 893 of 2013 as amended

11 Compliance with Section 30 (emergency incident) in terms of the National Environmental

Management Act 107 of 1998 - the Act defines an emergency incident as lsquoan unexpected

sudden and uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance including from a major

emission fire or explosion that causes has caused or may cause significant harm to the

environment human life or propertyrsquo Should such incidents transpire the Cityrsquos Air Quality

Officer must be notified in writing within the prescribed timeframes of such incident

12 The following comments were received by the Cityrsquos Environmental Health Department

and must be considered

121 Please note the requirements in terms of the National Health Act Regulations

Relating to the Management of Human Remains R363 of 2013 Regulation 18

Minimum requirements for a cremation facility

18 (1) A cremation facility must comply to the following-

(a) the site must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling

(b) The chimney must have at least a height of not less than 3 meters

above the roof

(c) No cremation shall take place until the minimum combustion

temperatures of the urn has been reached

(d) The premises shall be kept in a clean sanitary and in good repair

(e) The facility shall be adequately ventilated and illuminated

(f) The facility shall be operated and managed in such a manner as

to prevent the dispersion of ash into the atmosphere and

(g) Emissions shall conform to the ambient air quality or emissions

standards as determined in terms of the National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

122 In this regard please contact

1221 Mr Heinrich Fritz ndash Head Environmental Health ndash Area East

(HeinrichFritzcapetowngovza) that would be involved with the issuance of

the Certificate of Competence for the proposed Crematorium

1222 The Director General of the National Department of Health who is the Authority

that would have to consider and grant permission to relax the 500m

requirement from residential premisesrdquo

13 The Air Quality Officer reserves the right to call for further requirements should it be deemed

necessary

Air Quality Officer

Head Specialised Environmental Health Services

City Health

Community Services and Health

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Lauren Elston

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagtSent Monday 06 September 2021 0808To Lauren ElstonCc Marius WheelerSubject CapeNature comment-RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

EXTERNAL Good day CapeNature would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application Our comments are as follows

1 The conclusions of site verification regarding plant animal aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity sensitivities are accepted Considering that the development will occur in an existing warehouse on property that has been completely transformed (developed) and is located in a developed area there are negligible risks to biodiversity and we therefore have no objection to the development

CapeNature reserves the right to revise initial comments and request further information based on any additional information that may be received Kind regards

Ismat Adams Land-Use Scientist | Landscape West Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188

From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Thursday 05 August 2021 0819 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Ismat You have been registered as an IAP I trust we have met your information requirements please let me know if there is anything else you require Thank you Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

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SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1559 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day

Please register me as IampAP

Name Ismat Adams Organisation CapeNature Capacity Land‐Use Scientist ndash Landscape West Email iadamscapenaturecoza Contact no 0870873188

For future reference please use the attached contact details for notifications See also attached our application

document requirements

Kind regards

Ismat Adams Conservation Officer | Ceder-Berg Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188 m

From Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1555 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

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From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1212 pm To TarynDreyerwesterncapegovza EldonvanBoomwesterncapegovza MarekKedziejawesterncapegovza Eugenepienaarwesterncapegovza LanceMcBain‐Charleswesterncapegovza PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza joyleanerwesterncapegovza ArabelMcClellandwesterncapegovza AminaSulaimanwesterncapegovza WaseefaDhansaywesterncapegovza GraceSwanepoelwesterncapegovza jacquigoochwesterncapegovza dimitrigeorgeadescapetowngovza IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza WendyKlopperscapetowngovza GerswainManuelcapetowngovza johnmarthezecapetowngovza AntonioVieiracapetowngovza MarissaAdamscapetowngovza Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt shannonmareecapetowngovza TorchTdwsgovza DanielsDdwsgovza Saa‐rah Adams ltSaa‐rahAdamswesterncapegovzagt Cc Matthew Law ltMLawsrkcozagt Christopher Dalgliesh ltCDalglieshsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Key Commenting Authority

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721 CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report forPublic Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (two primary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA) warrant that listed activities require EnvironmentalAuthorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning(DEAampDP) The National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (NEMAQA) and GN 893 of 2013(as amended by GN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL)A Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR also referred to as an EIA) process is required to supportan application for EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL forthe project

Opportunity to Participate

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The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium and for direct download from the following cloud‐based platform

httpssrk‐mysharepointcomfgpersonalelsl_srk_co_zaEpNhgt2doe9NvhL1T4b5BqQBTV8dRBOptcEy9yuBEyQMHwe=0HJurN

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment ata later date

Contact Details for Further Information

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

Disclaimer This electronic message and any attachments is intended for the addressee only and is confidential and privileged If you have received this message in error please delete it and notify the sender If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any unauthorised use

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copying or dissemination is prohibited CapeNature shall not be liable for the message if altered changed or falsified Any unauthorised disclosure may be unlawful CapeNature does not warrant that this message or any attachment is free of viruses CapeNature accepts no liability or legal responsibility for any damages resulting directly or indirectly from accessing this electronic message or the attachment

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

2

3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

All views or opinions expressed in this electronic message and its attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Western Cape Government (the WCG) No employee of the WCG is entitled to conclude a binding contract on behalf of the WCG unless heshe is an accounting officer of the WCG or his or her authorised representative The information contained in this message and its attachments may be confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only except where the sender specifically states otherwise If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone

ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

1

Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

1

Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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85 If and when the Environmental Authorisation(EA) is granted in terms of NEMA by the

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development amp Planning (DEADampP) a copy

of the EA must also be uploaded on SAAELIP as supporting documentation

9 Compliance with the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 2004 (Act No

39 of 2004) as amended (NEM AQA) -Part 6 Measures in respect or dust noise and

offensive odours

91 A Site Specific Comprehensive Fugitive Emissions Management Plan (FEMP)

incorporating dust odour and fugitive emissions must be devised and must be included

in the EMPr during the EIA process which will be required to be implemented

throughout all phases of the proposed project and requires prior scrutiny and approval

by the Cityrsquos Air Quality Officer Therefore the FEMP must include the following

911 The handling storage and disposal of ash as a waste product must also be taken

into consideration and demonstrate that no air pollution nuisances are incurred

912 The applicable method statements applicable to air pollution to include at least

the following

9121 Identify all possible sources of odour and dust with the affected area

9122 Detail the best practicable measures to be undertaken to mitigate odour

and dust emissions

9123 Detail the implementation schedule

9124 Identify the line management responsible for the implementation

9125 Establish a register for recording all complaints received by the person

regarding dustfall and odour as well as the recording follow-up actions

and responses to the complaints

913 Excavation activities and construction must be managed and be compliant with

the National Dust Control Regulations R 827 National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

92 An Environmental Control Officer (ECO) must be appointed and undertake all the

responsibility as documented in the EMPr to ensure that the odour and dust

management aspects are adequately addressed and implemented at the

commencement and throughout the project

5

10 The report states that the proposed fuel storage has the capacity of 2500 litre ~ 25 msup3 and

therefore does not trigger a listed activity in terms of Category 2 Subcategory 24 of Listing

Notice 893 of 2013 as amended

11 Compliance with Section 30 (emergency incident) in terms of the National Environmental

Management Act 107 of 1998 - the Act defines an emergency incident as lsquoan unexpected

sudden and uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance including from a major

emission fire or explosion that causes has caused or may cause significant harm to the

environment human life or propertyrsquo Should such incidents transpire the Cityrsquos Air Quality

Officer must be notified in writing within the prescribed timeframes of such incident

12 The following comments were received by the Cityrsquos Environmental Health Department

and must be considered

121 Please note the requirements in terms of the National Health Act Regulations

Relating to the Management of Human Remains R363 of 2013 Regulation 18

Minimum requirements for a cremation facility

18 (1) A cremation facility must comply to the following-

(a) the site must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling

(b) The chimney must have at least a height of not less than 3 meters

above the roof

(c) No cremation shall take place until the minimum combustion

temperatures of the urn has been reached

(d) The premises shall be kept in a clean sanitary and in good repair

(e) The facility shall be adequately ventilated and illuminated

(f) The facility shall be operated and managed in such a manner as

to prevent the dispersion of ash into the atmosphere and

(g) Emissions shall conform to the ambient air quality or emissions

standards as determined in terms of the National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

122 In this regard please contact

1221 Mr Heinrich Fritz ndash Head Environmental Health ndash Area East

(HeinrichFritzcapetowngovza) that would be involved with the issuance of

the Certificate of Competence for the proposed Crematorium

1222 The Director General of the National Department of Health who is the Authority

that would have to consider and grant permission to relax the 500m

requirement from residential premisesrdquo

13 The Air Quality Officer reserves the right to call for further requirements should it be deemed

necessary

Air Quality Officer

Head Specialised Environmental Health Services

City Health

Community Services and Health

1

Lauren Elston

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagtSent Monday 06 September 2021 0808To Lauren ElstonCc Marius WheelerSubject CapeNature comment-RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

EXTERNAL Good day CapeNature would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application Our comments are as follows

1 The conclusions of site verification regarding plant animal aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity sensitivities are accepted Considering that the development will occur in an existing warehouse on property that has been completely transformed (developed) and is located in a developed area there are negligible risks to biodiversity and we therefore have no objection to the development

CapeNature reserves the right to revise initial comments and request further information based on any additional information that may be received Kind regards

Ismat Adams Land-Use Scientist | Landscape West Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188

From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Thursday 05 August 2021 0819 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Ismat You have been registered as an IAP I trust we have met your information requirements please let me know if there is anything else you require Thank you Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

2

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1559 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day

Please register me as IampAP

Name Ismat Adams Organisation CapeNature Capacity Land‐Use Scientist ndash Landscape West Email iadamscapenaturecoza Contact no 0870873188

For future reference please use the attached contact details for notifications See also attached our application

document requirements

Kind regards

Ismat Adams Conservation Officer | Ceder-Berg Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188 m

From Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1555 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

3

From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1212 pm To TarynDreyerwesterncapegovza EldonvanBoomwesterncapegovza MarekKedziejawesterncapegovza Eugenepienaarwesterncapegovza LanceMcBain‐Charleswesterncapegovza PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza joyleanerwesterncapegovza ArabelMcClellandwesterncapegovza AminaSulaimanwesterncapegovza WaseefaDhansaywesterncapegovza GraceSwanepoelwesterncapegovza jacquigoochwesterncapegovza dimitrigeorgeadescapetowngovza IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza WendyKlopperscapetowngovza GerswainManuelcapetowngovza johnmarthezecapetowngovza AntonioVieiracapetowngovza MarissaAdamscapetowngovza Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt shannonmareecapetowngovza TorchTdwsgovza DanielsDdwsgovza Saa‐rah Adams ltSaa‐rahAdamswesterncapegovzagt Cc Matthew Law ltMLawsrkcozagt Christopher Dalgliesh ltCDalglieshsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Key Commenting Authority

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721 CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report forPublic Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (two primary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA) warrant that listed activities require EnvironmentalAuthorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning(DEAampDP) The National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (NEMAQA) and GN 893 of 2013(as amended by GN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL)A Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR also referred to as an EIA) process is required to supportan application for EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL forthe project

Opportunity to Participate

4

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium and for direct download from the following cloud‐based platform

httpssrk‐mysharepointcomfgpersonalelsl_srk_co_zaEpNhgt2doe9NvhL1T4b5BqQBTV8dRBOptcEy9yuBEyQMHwe=0HJurN

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment ata later date

Contact Details for Further Information

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

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3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

All views or opinions expressed in this electronic message and its attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Western Cape Government (the WCG) No employee of the WCG is entitled to conclude a binding contract on behalf of the WCG unless heshe is an accounting officer of the WCG or his or her authorised representative The information contained in this message and its attachments may be confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only except where the sender specifically states otherwise If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone

ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

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Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

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Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

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Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

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Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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10 The report states that the proposed fuel storage has the capacity of 2500 litre ~ 25 msup3 and

therefore does not trigger a listed activity in terms of Category 2 Subcategory 24 of Listing

Notice 893 of 2013 as amended

11 Compliance with Section 30 (emergency incident) in terms of the National Environmental

Management Act 107 of 1998 - the Act defines an emergency incident as lsquoan unexpected

sudden and uncontrolled release of a hazardous substance including from a major

emission fire or explosion that causes has caused or may cause significant harm to the

environment human life or propertyrsquo Should such incidents transpire the Cityrsquos Air Quality

Officer must be notified in writing within the prescribed timeframes of such incident

12 The following comments were received by the Cityrsquos Environmental Health Department

and must be considered

121 Please note the requirements in terms of the National Health Act Regulations

Relating to the Management of Human Remains R363 of 2013 Regulation 18

Minimum requirements for a cremation facility

18 (1) A cremation facility must comply to the following-

(a) the site must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling

(b) The chimney must have at least a height of not less than 3 meters

above the roof

(c) No cremation shall take place until the minimum combustion

temperatures of the urn has been reached

(d) The premises shall be kept in a clean sanitary and in good repair

(e) The facility shall be adequately ventilated and illuminated

(f) The facility shall be operated and managed in such a manner as

to prevent the dispersion of ash into the atmosphere and

(g) Emissions shall conform to the ambient air quality or emissions

standards as determined in terms of the National Environmental

Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

122 In this regard please contact

1221 Mr Heinrich Fritz ndash Head Environmental Health ndash Area East

(HeinrichFritzcapetowngovza) that would be involved with the issuance of

the Certificate of Competence for the proposed Crematorium

1222 The Director General of the National Department of Health who is the Authority

that would have to consider and grant permission to relax the 500m

requirement from residential premisesrdquo

13 The Air Quality Officer reserves the right to call for further requirements should it be deemed

necessary

Air Quality Officer

Head Specialised Environmental Health Services

City Health

Community Services and Health

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Lauren Elston

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagtSent Monday 06 September 2021 0808To Lauren ElstonCc Marius WheelerSubject CapeNature comment-RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

EXTERNAL Good day CapeNature would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application Our comments are as follows

1 The conclusions of site verification regarding plant animal aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity sensitivities are accepted Considering that the development will occur in an existing warehouse on property that has been completely transformed (developed) and is located in a developed area there are negligible risks to biodiversity and we therefore have no objection to the development

CapeNature reserves the right to revise initial comments and request further information based on any additional information that may be received Kind regards

Ismat Adams Land-Use Scientist | Landscape West Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188

From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Thursday 05 August 2021 0819 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Ismat You have been registered as an IAP I trust we have met your information requirements please let me know if there is anything else you require Thank you Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

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SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1559 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day

Please register me as IampAP

Name Ismat Adams Organisation CapeNature Capacity Land‐Use Scientist ndash Landscape West Email iadamscapenaturecoza Contact no 0870873188

For future reference please use the attached contact details for notifications See also attached our application

document requirements

Kind regards

Ismat Adams Conservation Officer | Ceder-Berg Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188 m

From Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1555 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

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From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1212 pm To TarynDreyerwesterncapegovza EldonvanBoomwesterncapegovza MarekKedziejawesterncapegovza Eugenepienaarwesterncapegovza LanceMcBain‐Charleswesterncapegovza PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza joyleanerwesterncapegovza ArabelMcClellandwesterncapegovza AminaSulaimanwesterncapegovza WaseefaDhansaywesterncapegovza GraceSwanepoelwesterncapegovza jacquigoochwesterncapegovza dimitrigeorgeadescapetowngovza IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza WendyKlopperscapetowngovza GerswainManuelcapetowngovza johnmarthezecapetowngovza AntonioVieiracapetowngovza MarissaAdamscapetowngovza Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt shannonmareecapetowngovza TorchTdwsgovza DanielsDdwsgovza Saa‐rah Adams ltSaa‐rahAdamswesterncapegovzagt Cc Matthew Law ltMLawsrkcozagt Christopher Dalgliesh ltCDalglieshsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Key Commenting Authority

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721 CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report forPublic Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (two primary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA) warrant that listed activities require EnvironmentalAuthorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning(DEAampDP) The National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (NEMAQA) and GN 893 of 2013(as amended by GN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL)A Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR also referred to as an EIA) process is required to supportan application for EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL forthe project

Opportunity to Participate

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The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium and for direct download from the following cloud‐based platform

httpssrk‐mysharepointcomfgpersonalelsl_srk_co_zaEpNhgt2doe9NvhL1T4b5BqQBTV8dRBOptcEy9yuBEyQMHwe=0HJurN

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment ata later date

Contact Details for Further Information

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

Disclaimer This electronic message and any attachments is intended for the addressee only and is confidential and privileged If you have received this message in error please delete it and notify the sender If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any unauthorised use

5

copying or dissemination is prohibited CapeNature shall not be liable for the message if altered changed or falsified Any unauthorised disclosure may be unlawful CapeNature does not warrant that this message or any attachment is free of viruses CapeNature accepts no liability or legal responsibility for any damages resulting directly or indirectly from accessing this electronic message or the attachment

Disclaimer This electronic message and any attachments is intended for the addressee only and is confidential and privileged If you have received this message in error please delete it and notify the sender If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any unauthorised use copying or dissemination is prohibited CapeNature shall not be liable for the message if altered changed or falsified Any unauthorised disclosure may be unlawful CapeNature does not warrant that this message or any attachment is free of viruses CapeNature accepts no liability or legal responsibility for any damages resulting directly or indirectly from accessing this electronic message or the attachment

Disclaimer This electronic message and any attachments is intended for the addressee only and is confidential and privileged If you have received this message in error please delete it and notify the sender If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any unauthorised use copying or dissemination is prohibited CapeNature shall not be liable for the message if altered changed or falsified Any unauthorized disclosure may be unlawful CapeNature does not warrant that this message or any attachment is free of viruses CapeNature accepts no liability or legal responsibility for any damages resulting directly or indirectly from accessing this electronic message or the attachment

Disclaimer This electronic message and any attachments is intended for the addressee only and is confidential and privileged If you have received this message in error please delete it and notify the sender If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any unauthorised use copying or dissemination is prohibited CapeNature shall not be liable for the message if altered changed or falsified Any unauthorised disclosure may be unlawful CapeNature does not warrant that this message or any attachment is free of viruses CapeNature accepts no liability or legal responsibility for any damages resulting directly or indirectly from accessing this electronic message or the attachment

Disclaimer This electronic message and any attachments is intended for the addressee only and is confidential and privileged If you have received this message in error please delete it and notify the sender If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any unauthorised use copying or dissemination is prohibited CapeNature shall not be liable for the message if altered changed or falsified Any unauthorized disclosure may be unlawful CapeNature does not warrant that this message or any attachment is free of viruses CapeNature accepts no liability or legal responsibility for any damages resulting directly or indirectly from accessing this electronic message or the attachment

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

2

3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

All views or opinions expressed in this electronic message and its attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Western Cape Government (the WCG) No employee of the WCG is entitled to conclude a binding contract on behalf of the WCG unless heshe is an accounting officer of the WCG or his or her authorised representative The information contained in this message and its attachments may be confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only except where the sender specifically states otherwise If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone

ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

1

Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

1

Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

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development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

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From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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Lauren Elston

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagtSent Monday 06 September 2021 0808To Lauren ElstonCc Marius WheelerSubject CapeNature comment-RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

EXTERNAL Good day CapeNature would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application Our comments are as follows

1 The conclusions of site verification regarding plant animal aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity sensitivities are accepted Considering that the development will occur in an existing warehouse on property that has been completely transformed (developed) and is located in a developed area there are negligible risks to biodiversity and we therefore have no objection to the development

CapeNature reserves the right to revise initial comments and request further information based on any additional information that may be received Kind regards

Ismat Adams Land-Use Scientist | Landscape West Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188

From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Thursday 05 August 2021 0819 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Ismat You have been registered as an IAP I trust we have met your information requirements please let me know if there is anything else you require Thank you Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

2

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1559 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day

Please register me as IampAP

Name Ismat Adams Organisation CapeNature Capacity Land‐Use Scientist ndash Landscape West Email iadamscapenaturecoza Contact no 0870873188

For future reference please use the attached contact details for notifications See also attached our application

document requirements

Kind regards

Ismat Adams Conservation Officer | Ceder-Berg Conservation Operations t 087 087 3188 m

From Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1555 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

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From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1212 pm To TarynDreyerwesterncapegovza EldonvanBoomwesterncapegovza MarekKedziejawesterncapegovza Eugenepienaarwesterncapegovza LanceMcBain‐Charleswesterncapegovza PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza joyleanerwesterncapegovza ArabelMcClellandwesterncapegovza AminaSulaimanwesterncapegovza WaseefaDhansaywesterncapegovza GraceSwanepoelwesterncapegovza jacquigoochwesterncapegovza dimitrigeorgeadescapetowngovza IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza WendyKlopperscapetowngovza GerswainManuelcapetowngovza johnmarthezecapetowngovza AntonioVieiracapetowngovza MarissaAdamscapetowngovza Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt shannonmareecapetowngovza TorchTdwsgovza DanielsDdwsgovza Saa‐rah Adams ltSaa‐rahAdamswesterncapegovzagt Cc Matthew Law ltMLawsrkcozagt Christopher Dalgliesh ltCDalglieshsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Key Commenting Authority

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721 CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report forPublic Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (two primary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA) warrant that listed activities require EnvironmentalAuthorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning(DEAampDP) The National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (NEMAQA) and GN 893 of 2013(as amended by GN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL)A Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR also referred to as an EIA) process is required to supportan application for EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL forthe project

Opportunity to Participate

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The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium and for direct download from the following cloud‐based platform

httpssrk‐mysharepointcomfgpersonalelsl_srk_co_zaEpNhgt2doe9NvhL1T4b5BqQBTV8dRBOptcEy9yuBEyQMHwe=0HJurN

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment ata later date

Contact Details for Further Information

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

Disclaimer This electronic message and any attachments is intended for the addressee only and is confidential and privileged If you have received this message in error please delete it and notify the sender If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any unauthorised use

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

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3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

All views or opinions expressed in this electronic message and its attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Western Cape Government (the WCG) No employee of the WCG is entitled to conclude a binding contract on behalf of the WCG unless heshe is an accounting officer of the WCG or his or her authorised representative The information contained in this message and its attachments may be confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only except where the sender specifically states otherwise If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone

ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

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Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

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Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

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This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

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Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

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Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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For future reference please use the attached contact details for notifications See also attached our application

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From Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1555 To Ismat Adams ltiadamscapenaturecozagt Subject FW Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

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From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1212 pm To TarynDreyerwesterncapegovza EldonvanBoomwesterncapegovza MarekKedziejawesterncapegovza Eugenepienaarwesterncapegovza LanceMcBain‐Charleswesterncapegovza PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza joyleanerwesterncapegovza ArabelMcClellandwesterncapegovza AminaSulaimanwesterncapegovza WaseefaDhansaywesterncapegovza GraceSwanepoelwesterncapegovza jacquigoochwesterncapegovza dimitrigeorgeadescapetowngovza IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza WendyKlopperscapetowngovza GerswainManuelcapetowngovza johnmarthezecapetowngovza AntonioVieiracapetowngovza MarissaAdamscapetowngovza Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt shannonmareecapetowngovza TorchTdwsgovza DanielsDdwsgovza Saa‐rah Adams ltSaa‐rahAdamswesterncapegovzagt Cc Matthew Law ltMLawsrkcozagt Christopher Dalgliesh ltCDalglieshsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Key Commenting Authority

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721 CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report forPublic Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (two primary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA) warrant that listed activities require EnvironmentalAuthorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning(DEAampDP) The National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (NEMAQA) and GN 893 of 2013(as amended by GN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL)A Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR also referred to as an EIA) process is required to supportan application for EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL forthe project

Opportunity to Participate

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The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium and for direct download from the following cloud‐based platform

httpssrk‐mysharepointcomfgpersonalelsl_srk_co_zaEpNhgt2doe9NvhL1T4b5BqQBTV8dRBOptcEy9yuBEyQMHwe=0HJurN

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment ata later date

Contact Details for Further Information

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

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3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

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ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

1

Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

1

Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

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development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

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From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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From Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Sent Wednesday 04 August 2021 1212 pm To TarynDreyerwesterncapegovza EldonvanBoomwesterncapegovza MarekKedziejawesterncapegovza Eugenepienaarwesterncapegovza LanceMcBain‐Charleswesterncapegovza PeterHarmsewesterncapegovza joyleanerwesterncapegovza ArabelMcClellandwesterncapegovza AminaSulaimanwesterncapegovza WaseefaDhansaywesterncapegovza GraceSwanepoelwesterncapegovza jacquigoochwesterncapegovza dimitrigeorgeadescapetowngovza IanGildenhuyscapetowngovza WendyKlopperscapetowngovza GerswainManuelcapetowngovza johnmarthezecapetowngovza AntonioVieiracapetowngovza MarissaAdamscapetowngovza Rhett Smart ltrsmartcapenaturecozagt shannonmareecapetowngovza TorchTdwsgovza DanielsDdwsgovza Saa‐rah Adams ltSaa‐rahAdamswesterncapegovzagt Cc Matthew Law ltMLawsrkcozagt Christopher Dalgliesh ltCDalglieshsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Key Commenting Authority

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721 CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report forPublic Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (two primary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment(EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA) warrant that listed activities require EnvironmentalAuthorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning(DEAampDP) The National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 (NEMAQA) and GN 893 of 2013(as amended by GN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL)A Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR also referred to as an EIA) process is required to supportan application for EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL forthe project

Opportunity to Participate

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The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium and for direct download from the following cloud‐based platform

httpssrk‐mysharepointcomfgpersonalelsl_srk_co_zaEpNhgt2doe9NvhL1T4b5BqQBTV8dRBOptcEy9yuBEyQMHwe=0HJurN

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment ata later date

Contact Details for Further Information

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza wwwsrkcoza This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

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3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

All views or opinions expressed in this electronic message and its attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Western Cape Government (the WCG) No employee of the WCG is entitled to conclude a binding contract on behalf of the WCG unless heshe is an accounting officer of the WCG or his or her authorised representative The information contained in this message and its attachments may be confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only except where the sender specifically states otherwise If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone

ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

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Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

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Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

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Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

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Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

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Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

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From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

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From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

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Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

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Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

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From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

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From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

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3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

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ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

1

Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

1

Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

2

3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

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ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

1

Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

1

Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

2

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Monday 16 August 2021 0840To Alvin CopeSubject RE Erf 22973 Strand - JN 28840

Dear Alvin Thank you for your comment I confirm we will remove the Department of Transport and Public Works from the IampAP database Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Alvin Cope ltAlvinCopewesterncapegovzagt Sent Sunday 15 August 2021 1554 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject Erf 22973 Strand ‐ JN 28840 EXTERNAL

Hi Ms LE

1 Your e-m of 4 August 2021 to this Branchrsquos Ms Grace Swanepoel and accompanying docs

2 Pl note that as no Proclaimed Roads abut the above erf and as the traffic generated by

this proposal will not have a significant impact on the surrounding road system there is no legal requirement for this Branch to be involved Accordingly pl remove this Branch from your IAAP list

2

3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

All views or opinions expressed in this electronic message and its attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Western Cape Government (the WCG) No employee of the WCG is entitled to conclude a binding contract on behalf of the WCG unless heshe is an accounting officer of the WCG or his or her authorised representative The information contained in this message and its attachments may be confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only except where the sender specifically states otherwise If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone

ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

1

Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

1

Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

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Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

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Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

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development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

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From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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3 Notwithstanding this Br offers no objection ito the NEMA to the establishment of a crematorium on the above property on condition that the affected Directorates of the City of Cape Town approve of this proposal

Stay Safe Thanx Regards A Alvin L Cope Chief Directorate Road Planning Transport and Public Works WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Address 9 Dorp Street Cape Town 8001 Private Bag X9185 Cape Town 8000 Tel +27 21 483 2009 Fax +27 21 483 2205 E-mail AlvinCopeWesternCapeGovZA Website wwwwesterncapegovza

All views or opinions expressed in this electronic message and its attachments are the view of the sender and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Western Cape Government (the WCG) No employee of the WCG is entitled to conclude a binding contract on behalf of the WCG unless heshe is an accounting officer of the WCG or his or her authorised representative The information contained in this message and its attachments may be confidential or privileged and is for the use of the named recipient only except where the sender specifically states otherwise If you are not the intended recipient you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone

ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

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Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

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Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

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Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

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Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

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development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

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From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
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  • Zayad Arnold

ev Start time Name Please provide your comment on the Draft Scoping Report for the Blue Crane Funerals Crematorium (if any)

1 81521 190727 Reinhold Visser

We are truly against the idea of an crematorium in our neighborhood and we feel we have already lost so much value in our property that we have

built up over years We are already disadvantaged and being tread upon by various businesses in our area that is negatively impacting on our

livelihoods and comfort of living We will not entertain any idea of this nature

2 81521 211915 Clinton Thomas This is far too close to the residential area whether industrial or not Blue Crane should look elsewhere for a venue

3 82721 121410 Yaasin Jakoet We are totally and utterly against this facility going upnin our community

4 83121 174824 Yagya Baderoen I object to the facility due to the close proximity of the residential area and the primary school

5 9121 161952 Dirk De Jongh Strongly disagree to the building of a crematorium in this area

6 9121 195335 Shameegha Smith

7 9121 210526 Nazeem Williams Health hazard for my childrenwho are at a schoolSMP Schoolwhich is 300meter away from proposed site

8 9221 05712 John Pretorius

Does not provided other options

Consulrative process not community friendly It limit broad participation

Timing of scoping report excludes many people due to covid 19 level 3

Does not provided for by Gelderberg structure plan

9 9221 145017 Lyndon Fortuin

Objection to proposed crematorium

1 The site is located within 500m from habitable dwellings which is contra regulations relating to the management of human remains See Regulation

18(1)(a) of the National Health Act The legislator enacted this legislation to protect those in close proximity to proposed crematoria against the

harmful effects of poisonous gasses These include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chloride mercury

vapour and arsenic gasses It is well documented that safe filtration is not possible The constant smoke and air pollution unlike the emissions of any

other business in the area will desecrate the current clean skies across the Helderberg basin

2 Proper due processes were not followed to inform all habitable dwellings within a 500m radius of the site of the proposed crematorium

3 Constitutional rights of residents are disregarded in regard to section 24 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

4 Childrens rights are disregarded in regard to section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996

5 A wide area will be polluted due to endemic winds

6 Air pollution will may create heart conditions which are comorbidities to Covid 19 and could exacerbate the Covid 19 pandemic

10 9321 102702 Elizabeth Fortuin BCF must abide by the legislation of the National Health Act that no crematorium be erected within 500m of any residential dwelling

11 9321 140216 Galiel Ebrahim

This will a hazzard to my health and freedom to a clean environment amongst other factors

12 9321 145519 Crakg ROOZ

This area is residential area not far from the proposed location of the building and it will have a effect on us even the school close by

Thank u

Craig Roos

13 9321 155849 Tamryn Thomas I live within 500m of the building with my family and I have 2 young kids and this is a health risk

14 9321 165957 Basrah Bazier

The proposed location is in close proximity of my residence and I feel it will be a health risk to myself and family members residing at my given

addressSuch an establishment should not be situated in or close to a residential areatherefore i am HIGHLY AGAINST the proposed location Thank

you

15 9321 191757 Gadija Baderoen

16 9321 192033 Kareema Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

17 9321 191915 Mogammad Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concernsdepretiation of my property health risk to my children and grandchildren and the danger to the

schools churchesmosque and people in my neighborhood

18 9321 194202 Serene Hartley

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of my residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

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Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

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Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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19 9321 194432 Nazeema Garder

I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and depreciation of our residence Depreciation of our community neighborhood and health risks

to the primary amp seconday school mosques and churches in our area

20 9321 195520 Gadija Baderoen I live in Nolte street This will affect me and my family badly Also my property value will drop It is also very close to the school my child attends

21 9321 195622 Firdose Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools

22 9321 195914 Ghafoorah Williams

23 9321 202017 Najoemanisa Shaibu

24 9321 210218 Lameez Dean I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

25 9321 210910 Fatima Gabier I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

26 9321 210728 Firdaus Khan

I do not want this to be done so close to people There are schools masjiets and churches all around this area and its too close for such toxic fumes to

be let out into the air This is dangerous and harmful Therefore I am signing this petition against this crematorium

27 9321 211207 Abdul Ghakeem Davids

I want to object against the proposed establishment as it is in close proximity of a school my kids attend We have certain laws in place for exactly this

reason

What other alternative sites have been identified away from houses and schools

28 9321 211623 Zubeida Damon

29 9321 212254 Gafeefa Arnold Do not approve for health and safety reasons

30 9321 212112 Abdul mutalieb Latief Its to close to a residential area

31 9321 212643 Riedwaan Wentzel To close to school church n mosqe blue crane Not allowed to open in my area

32 9321 213227 F Roos

33 9321 215031 Asima Wentzel

34 9321 221355 Fazlin De klerk

35 9321 221807 Umar Splash This is not right

36 9321 223106 Oesman Wentzel Objection againts building of a crematorium due to health risk to our school children and broader community

37 9321 224145 Amina Dreyer

38 9321 224423 Ghafoorah Williams I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

39 9321 230146 Mareldia Fredericks I live a few streets away from proposed location and the school my kids attend is even closer Crematoriums give off toxic fumes

40 9321 225957 Nazeer Wentzel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns amp dangers to our primary schools and churchesmosques

41 9321 235454 Wedaad Vdberg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

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Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

1

Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

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Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

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Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

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development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

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From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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42 9321 235946 Umar Karaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

43 9421 05041 Suleilah Stoffberg

44 9421 52234 Zoelfa Prins

45 9421 55243 Christene Hudson I object to the crematorium due to health and dangers of our children schools nd churches

46 9421 61023 Moenadia Allie I disapprove because it becomes a health hazzard to have it in an industrial area where human activity is daily

47 9421 63007 Sa‐ad Peters

48 9421 63006 Mariam Schalkwyk I object to the crematorium due to health and danger of our primary amp high school as well as our mosque and church in the area

49 9421 70424 Zoeacute Rooa

50 9421 73203 Wafiqah Arnold Its a health hazard for our 2 schools and masjied tht is situated near the location

51 9421 81306 Qasim Rhoda I object due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and high schools mosques and churches

52 9421 81053 Rasheda Crombie I object to crematorium due to health reasons I am asthmatic We also have to attend the mosque nearby

53 9421 85427 Aliya Shields

54 9421 85707 Tayyiba Arnold I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques and churches

55 9421 85919 Zaida Crombie I object to the crematorium as an asthmatic resident of the area for health reasons

56 9421 92547 Fazlin De Klerk Its close to Strand moslem primary school and also the Residencial area

57 9421 93934 Shudley De Klerk

58 9421 94038 Riaaz De Klerk

59 9421 94114 Thaariq De Klerk

60 9421 94049 Alvin Riffel I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools churches and mosques

61 9421 95603 Zharina Baderoen Why dont you go and build it in an area where the rich people live or amongst the big businesses like big shopping centers in our country

62 9421 101218 Moegamat Nasiegh LatieI object because the said project would be hazardous to our environment

63 9421 102034 Moegamat Noor BaderoTotally against Crematorium for Health reasons Still have children ar school Also a teacher Huge health hazard

64 9421 102001 Riefda Peters Its a report that do not take all those affected concerns into consideration

65 9421 105440 Zaheera Langeveldt No I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary schools and secondary schools mosques and churches

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

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Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

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Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

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Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

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Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

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development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
  • Patrick Arendse 2
  • Patrick Arendse 3
  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold

66 9421 105816 Gadija Arnold

I have health concerns regarding crematorium in this area My children attend the school close by and Im concerned for our health amp safety as well as

the environment at large Will the necessary filters used be enough Too many unanswered questions

67 9421 110222 Shafieka Moos I I ject to the crematorium due to health concerns to our primary school learners l and places of worship

68 9421 111704 Naheed Abels I object

69 9421 115406 Ebrahim Samuels I object

70 9421 120245 Amien Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and my grandchildren are at Strand Moslem Primary School

71 9421 123043 Shamiema Abraham Not to be recommended

72 9421 130302 Sobeegah Rajap

73 9421 131532 Rania Hendricks

74 9421 133257 Amiena Damon The fact that this will impact the school and the learners

75 9421 135111 Gayroma Wehr

I sent an email to SRK and I cc ed the environmental officer of the CCT(Abie Majiet) at the Somerset West officeIn it I am detailing my objections to

the project

76 9421 143557 Wasiefa Jordan

This business will have an impact on air quality health concerns for our two Creches Morkel Cottage and Strand Muslim Creche Strand Muslim

Primary School and Madrassa Tur Rajaa High Schools As well as Islamic Centre with Mosques Times for the schools are Mondays to Fridays and for the

Islamic Centre Full weekPollution destroy natural environments and businesses as Crematoria have deadlines to meet where business usually takes

preference over local influence

77 9421 144821 Cerenus Pfeiffer I object against the building of a crematorium in the area Here are schools and we people stay very near to it

78 9421 172118 Frances Thomas

79 9421 180738 Adela Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons and the proximity of the Strand Muslim School and mosque

80 9421 181025 Karima Crombie I object to the crematorium due to health reasons

81 9421 181719 Ferial Arnold

82 9421 185339 Washiela Rhodq

I oppose to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street Strand as we have schools and a masjid in the surrounding area and there are residents

just down the street as well So I strongly oppose

83 9421 192741 Ighsaan Salie

84 9421 205715 Ghaliel FRANCIS Object as it could be a health risk to closely locatrd school children and surrounding affected people

85 9421 210330 FAZLIN FRANCIS Grandchildren attending school which is closely located to proposed bussiness which could affect children health

86 9421 210838 Widaad Hendricks I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques and churches

87 9421 211000 Josephs Igshaan I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary and secondary schools mosques qnd churches

88 9421 211011 Gasiba Josephs Unhealthy and why in our area why not in the mountains or near by your areas why where 2 schools is operating so unfair

89 9421 211610 Wasiela Karaan Oppose

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

1

Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

1

Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

  • DEAampDP AQM_1
  • DEAampDP Development Management No 2_1
  • DEAamp DP pollution and Chem management_1
  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 2
  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
  • Patrick Arendse 2
  • Patrick Arendse 3
  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold

90 9421 213008 Shafeeka Arnold This will adversely affect health of my and other parents children who attend the primary school in the area

91 9421 231136 Rukaya Abrahams I dont agree with cremation goes it goes against my beliefs

92 9521 122508 Ebrahim Adams Against the building of a crematoriumWe are both 85 years old

93 9521 123021 Farsquoeedah Adams

94 9521 190231 Mohammad Baderoen I object to the crematorium being built

95 9521 190743 Zayaan Arnold

I reside in De Kock Street and I object to the crematorium being built here as it might release toxic fumes which may be harmful to those living and

working close by Please consider the health and safety of the residents and employees

96 9521 202224 Rabia Chalklen I object due to health concernsamp dangers to our primary amp secondary schools mosques amp churches

97 9521 204142 Ayesha Jassiem

Object due to Health concerns That is not the proper place to build the crematorium Rather Gordonsbay is a better option It not suitable and

appropriate to build a crematorium next to a primary school

98 9521 211956 Moegsien Van der berg I object to the crematorium due to health concerns and dangers to our primary amp seconday schools mosques a resident and churches in the area

99 9521 212222 Fatiema Wentzel

As a resident I totally object to the crematorium due to health concerns as an elderly woman 76 years old and dangers to our primary amp seconday

schools mosques and churches

100 9521 215112 Layusa Oslodien I object to the CrematoriumIt is a health risk to our leaders and educators at our schools

101 9521 232757 Sharfa Adams Do not support thisit should be moved to a different location

102 9521 232415 Amina Abels

I feel this project poses a health risk to the school environment which is just down the road as well as the mosque adjacent to schoollots of senior

residents residing opposite this site also

103 9621 111022 Khalid Salie

From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

1

Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

1

Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

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Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

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Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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From Alida LouwTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION - PLANNED CREMATORIUM 28 DE KOCK STREETDate Tuesday 31 August 2021 182758

EXTERNALAfternoon

I wish to place on record that as home owner in George Street Strand I stronkly object to the plannedcrematorium as stipulated in the District Mail dated 26082021

Reasons for my strong objection

1 Foul smellstink that will be a result of the cremations2 Pollution and health hazard due to smoke and gasses3 This will most definitely negatively affect all property values in the area4 The planned development is in a highly populated area which also includes 3 schools

I thus strongly object the planned development of the crematorium

RegardsAlida Louw

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Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

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Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

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development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

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Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

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Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

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Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

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development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

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Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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1

Lauren Elston

From Hartleys Panel Beaters lthpanelbeatermwebcozagtSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1430To Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECT TO CREMATORIUM

EXTERNAL Good day Please note that I own a premises and business at 18 De Kock Street and I object to the building of the crematorium This is outrages to think humans can work and stay in such an environment This is such a small industrial park down the street and the other street is a residential area how is the people suppose to live This goes against our human rights to be subjected to this I sincerely hope these plans can be cancelled cause this is messing with people livelihood and health Kind regards ALLISTERGHARTLEY Hartleyrsquos Panelbeaters 18 De Kock Street Strand 7140 T)021 854 4497 T)021 8536869

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Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

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Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

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Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

  • DEAampDP AQM_1
  • DEAampDP Development Management No 2_1
  • DEAamp DP pollution and Chem management_1
  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
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  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
  • Patrick Arendse 2
  • Patrick Arendse 3
  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold

1

Lauren Elston

From f kd ltakhan580124gmailcomgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1539To Lauren ElstonSubject Intention of proposed crematorium erf 22973 Strand

EXTERNAL Please be informed that I Ashraf Khan of 35 Hammond St Strand hereby object to the proposed crematorium across a public open space (Parks and Recreation ) and across my home from which I will NOT want to breathe any type of smoke pollution from any burning bodies Its not permitted by my religious belief to burn dead human bodies or SMELL the smoke pollution blowing across to my face by the strong winds in my area Please be human enough to respect not only mine but all objections from our peaceful loving community We live across this ERF 22973 and the air is clean for us to breathe We will not allow anyone to undermine our healthy clean air that we enjoy for all the money in the world Thank You Kind Regards A concerned human being and resident MR A KHAN 07215987548 ‐ 0823539588 ‐‐ Kind regards

Mr Ashraf Khan 073 7727138 072 1597548

From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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From Clinton ThomasTo Lauren ElstonSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Wednesday 25 August 2021 075308Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALGood morning Lauren

Please find attached the formal objection to the Proposed Crematorium

Kind regardsClinton on behalf of Weltevreden Community

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Reinhold Visser ltreinholdvgmailcomgtDate Wed Aug 18 2021 at 915 AMSubject Fwd OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltclintmegmailcomgt

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Lyndon Fortuin ltleefortsgmailcomgtDate Wed 18 Aug 2021 0847Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANEFUNERALSdocxTo ltReinholdvgmailcomgt

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

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development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

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Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

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Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

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development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

Reinhold Visser

1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

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Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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1

Lauren Elston

From Mizpah Plant Hire ltmizpahtelkomsanetgtSent Thursday 02 September 2021 1125To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection

EXTERNAL

Good Morning

CREMATORIUM ‐ DE KOCK STREET STRAND

We are situated at 19 De Kock Street Strand and we herewith object to the opening of a crematorium in De Kock Street

Kind Regards

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

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From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

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Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

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Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonSubject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocxDate Monday 30 August 2021 141631Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALLauren Elston

Herewith objection to the proposed crematorium

Regards

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

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Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

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Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

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development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

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From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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OBJECTION TO AIR POLLUTING CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

I stand amazed at the flagrant arrogance of Blue Crane Funerals (BCF) which has the audacity to build a crematorium right on my doorstep a few hundred meters away from my home where the air quality is currently still clean and safe to use Residents should note that BCF intends to build a crematorium at 28 De Kock Street Strand Those who intend to object need to do so before the deadline of 6 September 2021 Objections must be directed to SRK Consulting Lauren Eiston e-mail LeistonSRKcoza tel 021 6593060 My objections include the following

1 According to City of Cape Town (CCT) by-Law on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 the application for approval has to comply with all applicable legislation The Scoping and Environmental Impact Study (EIS) of SRK notes a number of Acts but fails to note the National Health and Safety Act 61 of 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA does not allow the location of a crematorium less than 500m away from any habitable dwelling for obvious reasons Air pollution emissions from crematoria include hazardous gasses such as carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour arsenic and selenium The EIS notes the existence of dwellings 150m away from the site and an informal settlement in close proximity to the site but fails to disclose a RDP development located in the same street as the proposed crematorium Consequently these residents are not considered stake holders although their health will be adversely affected by the air pollution generated by the facility There is also a Muslim Primary School located less than 300m away from the site Residents at Onverwacht Weltevreden and Greenways Golf Estate will be negatively impacted How BCF propose to bypass national legislation and why CCT entertains an application which is in obvious violation to national legislation is unclear

2 The EIS states that the air quality of the General Industry zoned industrial area is already of poorer quality to that of surrounding residential areas due to emissions from auto repair shops panel beaters transportation companies and the like but none of these have two 10m high stack chimneys with diesel fired cremators as a constant source of air pollution The current emissions are insignificant compared to what BCF intends for the site

3 Due to the prevailing winds in the Strand the air pollution will be carried across the skyline and pollute a much wider area than the immediate areas to the site

4 The constant air pollution will negatively impact on the value of properties in close proximity and those further away from the site

5 Consent to the application will open the door widely for constitutional law litigation based on the constitutional rights of residents to a clean environment and childrenrsquos rights not to be maltreated in any form including air pollution Class actions against CCT and BCF are also foreseeable if residents suffer health problems due to the emission of poisonous gasses The financial interests of BCF and the rights of the deceased cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of the living especially when those living in the same street as those responsible for emitting poisonous gasses are protected by the NHA

6 Air pollution leads to comorbidities such as heart conditions which has a direct impact on COVID 19 CCT should not be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic they seek to address with their vaccination campaign

I sincerely trust that CCT will not approve the application for the development of this crematorium

Elize Fortuin

1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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1

Lauren Elston

From juanitadutoit5gmailcomSent Tuesday 31 August 2021 1515To Lauren ElstonCc jameygordonmedia24comSubject Crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I live in Linpark which is situated just off George Street in the Strand I strongly object to the proposed crematorium to be situated in de Kock Street in the Strand The area for the proposed site of the crematorium is demarcated for light industrial use and is surrounded by residential areas in all directions In other words whichever way any wind blows the wind will carry the smell and smoke from the operation into homes and living areas This cannot be allowed I OBJECT STRONGLY Juanita du Toit 076 821 2588

1

Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

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development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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Lauren Elston

From Kareema Hartley lthartleykareemagmailcomgtSent Monday 30 August 2021 1955To Lauren ElstonSubject RE PREPOSAL FOR NEW CREMATORIUM IN STRAND

EXTERNAL Greetings I wish to know more information regarding the above and also where does one register Regards K Hartley

From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

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development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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From landiebassongmailcomTo Lauren ElstonSubject Petition against proposed new CrematoriumDate Monday 06 September 2021 114025Attachments Petition against Crematoriumpdf

EXTERNALWho it may concern Please see attached Petition against Crematorium with signatures attached Kind RegardsLandie Basson

From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

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OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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From Lyndon FortuinTo Lauren ElstonCc Ald Daniel Plato (DA)Subject OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 152411Attachments OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALSdocx

EXTERNALSRK Environmental Consultants

Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Attention Lauren Elston

Dear Madam

Please note that your link for registering as a stakeholder is inoperative

Note further that if the DG grants permission to relax the 500m minimum distancerequirement for the location of the proposed crematorium the community will makeapplication to interdict any further development based on their constitutional rights and thefact that regulation 18(1)(a) was enacted to protect the community against the emission ofpoisenous gasses

Kindly note receipt of this objection

Regards

Lyndon Fortuin

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at 52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on the environment ( ) that crematoriums are responsible for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d) protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on COVID19 ( ) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

2

1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
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1

OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED CREMATORIUM OF BLUE CRANE FUNERALS

This is a formal objection to the proposed crematorium and associated infrastructure which Blue

Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to develop at Erf 22973 28 De Kock Street Strand This

letter is sent to Dan Plato Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town for attention and comment

Leiston Eiston Senior Environmental Consultant of SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Environmental Consultants for noting a formal objection to the proposed development and Editor

of the District Mail Tasmin Cupido for publishing in the local newspaper

We are residents in the Strand who live in close proximity to the proposed crematorium It is our

submission that the City of Cape Town (CCT) should never have entertained this development

for the following reasons

1 The By-Law of CCT on Cemeteries Crematoria and Funeral Undertakers of 2011 at

52(2)(a) provides that the application has to comply with all applicable legislation One of

the most important applicable legislative provisions is contained in the National Health Act

no 61 0f 2003 (NHA) Section 18(1)(a) of the NHA provides that a cremation facility must

be located at least 500m from any habitable dwelling CCT needs to note that a RDP

development is located less than 200m away in the same street as the proposed

crematorium The Strand Muslim Primary School is located approximately 300m away

from the proposed crematorium and residents in George Street Hammond Street Van

Rheede Street and Nolte Street are all located less than 500m away from the proposed

crematorium as the crow flies How does CCT propose to bypass national legislation

The legislation is not there for decorative purposes It is intended to set a minimum

standard for the prevention of health hazards to citizens and animals in close proximity to

harmful chemicals emissions of crematoriums It has been well documented in studies

notably a study done by the Cooperative Memorial Society on the effects of cremation on

the environment (httpswwwcalgarymemorialcom) that crematoriums are responsible

for the emission of harmful chemical gasses which include carbon dioxide carbon

monoxide nitrogen oxide sulpher dioxide hydrogen chlorides mercury vapour as well as

arsenic and selenium It is conceivable that those effected could sue CCT and BCF if their

health is compromised by a development which was approved in contravention of national

legislation

2 The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 (the Constitution) in section 24 of

the Bill of Rights provides that everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful

to their health or well-being and that the state has the duty to ldquo(i) prevent pollution and

ecological degradation (ii) promote conservation and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable

development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social

developmentrdquo The Constitution therefore obliges the City to inter alia prevent pollution

while also promoting economic development but only if the development is reasonable

and justifiable This site for the proposed crematorium cannot be justified at the cost of the

health of the community even if a demand exists for such a service because BCF needs

to find a suitable location which complies with the standards of the NHA The rights of the

family of the deceased and the financial interests of the developer cannot be justified and

outweigh the rights of living residents school children and animals of the community

3 If the development is approved the health of residents more remote from the proposed

crematorium will also be affected because the air pollution will be carried by winds

endemic to the Strand area The value of residential properties in close proximity to the

2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
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  • Mohammad bederoen
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2

development as well as properties further away from the development of BCF will be

negatively affected due to the carrying wind pollution The affected areas will include the

Greenways Golf Estate and more affluent Strand areas The users of the Strand

Boardwalk recreational facility much valued for exercise and recreation will also suffer the

effects of the pollution The Strand is also home to many senior citizens who has chosen

this seaside village as their final retirement destination They too will be effected by the

pollution

4 We have taken the liberty to question some residents of the RDP township further down

the street from the proposed development for input and found that none of them seem to

be aware of the BCF crematorium Their health will be directly affected by the pollution

which is indicative of the fact that proper due processes were not followed It is also an

indication of a total disregard for the rights of the less privileged whose rights to equality

are protected under section 9 of the Constitution

5 Childrenrsquos rights are protected under section 28 of the Constitution Section 28(1)(d)

protects the child from maltreatment We suggest that pollution is a form of maltreatment

In terms of section 28(2) the childrsquos best interest is of paramount importance in every

matter concerning the child It is submitted that pollution on the doorstep of a primary

school affecting the health and safety of children must be of paramount importance Such

a health and safety hazard cannot be in their best interest

6 It is common knowledge that air pollution leads to the dropping of blood oxygen levels in

our bodies which creates heart conditions a comorbidity which has a direct bearing on

COVID19 (httpsaljazeeracom) Does CCT really want to be seen to exacerbate the

very pandemic which they so desperately seek to address with their vaccination

campaign We think not

For all the above reasons it is our submission that the proposed crematorium of BCF and the

associated infrastructure should be rejected

The writers will appreciate more objections which must be made prior to the closing date for

objections on 6 September 2021 Kindly direct objections to Lauren Eiston Senior Environmental

Consultant SRK Consulting tel 021 6593060 email LeistonSRKcoza or

httpsformsofficecom

Kind Regards

Lyndon Fortuin leefortsgmailcom

Reinhold Visser reinholdvgmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
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  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
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  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold

1

Lauren Elston

From Mohammad Siddeeq Baderoen ltmsbaderoen1gmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1337To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection against the crematorium in De Kock Street

EXTERNAL Good Day I reside at 65 De Kock Street Strand and i object against the building of a crematorium in this area because of the fumes it will emit It can be harmful to others Kind regards MSBaderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

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From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

  • DEAampDP AQM_1
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  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
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  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 2
  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
  • Patrick Arendse 2
  • Patrick Arendse 3
  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold

1

Lauren Elston

From Lauren ElstonSent Tuesday 10 August 2021 0911To lookoradeptcozaSubject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the

Scoping Report for Public Review

Dear GN Nieuwoudt You have been registered on the stakeholder database as an Interested and Affected Party (IAP) You will therefore be afforded further opportunity to submit comments during the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Process should comments not be submitted by 6 September 2021 It would be greatly beneficial if you indicated any direct business financial personal or other interest which you may have in the application and provided the reasons for the objection comments concerns so we can respond to your concerns Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Lookor ltlookoradeptcozagt Sent Monday 09 August 2021 0739 To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review EXTERNAL Good day Please record that we object to the use of erf 22973 as a crematorium Regards G N Nieuwoudt for Nicole family trust

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

  • DEAampDP AQM_1
  • DEAampDP Development Management No 2_1
  • DEAamp DP pollution and Chem management_1
  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 2
  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
  • Patrick Arendse 2
  • Patrick Arendse 3
  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold

2

From Lauren Elston [mailtoLElstonsrkcoza] Sent 04 August 2021 1212 PM To Lauren Elston Cc Matthew Law Christopher Dalgliesh Subject RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review Dear Stakeholder

DEAampDP Reference Number 16336A357207721

CCT Reference Number To be Confirmed

RE Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973 Strand Release of the Scoping Report for Public Review

Notice is hereby given of a joint stakeholder engagement process in terms of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act 39 of 2004(NEMAQA)

Introduction and Summary Description

Blue Crane Funerals (Pty) Ltd (BCF) intends to construct a modern crematorium and associated infrastructure forthe cremation of human remains within an existing warehouse on Erf 22973 (28 De Kock Street ndash the ldquositerdquo) in an industrial area in Strand City of Cape Town Municipality

BCF proposes to install two diesel‐fired cremators (ovens) each comprising three diesel pressure jet burners (twoprimary burners and one after burner) To ensure emissions comply with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES)BCF will install a wet scrubber (vertical filter tower) on each cremator including a water circulation system sumpand flue gas extraction fan Two chimney stacks (one for each scrubber) will protrude from the warehouse

The NEMA and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations 2014 (promulgated in terms of NEMA)warrant that listed activities require Environmental Authorisation (EA) from the Western Cape Department ofEnvironmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEAampDP) The NEMAQA and GN 893 of 2013 (as amended byGN 551 in June 2015) warrant that listed activities require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) A Scoping andEnvironmental Impact Reporting (SampEIR) also referred to as an EIA) process is required to support an applicationfor EA and AEL

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (SRK) has been appointed by BCF to undertake the SampEIR process requiredin terms of EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated under NEMA in order to inform applications for EA and AEL for the project

Opportunity to Participate

The Scoping Report (and executive summary) are available for public review and comment electronically on the SRKwebsite via the following link httpsdocssrkcozaenza‐blue‐crane‐funerals‐crematorium

Stakeholders are invited to submit comments andor register on the project database at this linkhttpsformsofficecomrRjHRS0Cyea alternatively written comments can be submitted to the SRK contactperson listed below Stakeholders should refer to the project name andor number above and must include theirname contact details and an indication of any direct business financial personal or other interest which they have in the application Comments andor registration must be submitted by 6 September 2021

This notification does not serve as confirmation that you are registered and only registered stakeholders will be notified of future opportunities to provide comment on relevant documentation The AEL Application FormAtmospheric Impact Report and EIA Report will be available (to registered stakeholders) for public comment at alater date

Contact Details for Further Information

3

For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

  • DEAampDP AQM_1
  • DEAampDP Development Management No 2_1
  • DEAamp DP pollution and Chem management_1
  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 2
  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
  • Patrick Arendse 2
  • Patrick Arendse 3
  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold

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For further information please contact Lauren Elston at SRK Consulting Tel (021) 659 3060 Fax (021) 685 7105 or Email Lelstonsrkcoza Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promote protection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter alia transparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registered stakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to give their consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of the requirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014 We look forward to your input and response to the document Kind regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27‐(0)21‐659‐3060 Fax +27‐(0)21‐685‐7105 Mobile +27‐(0)71‐992‐2341 Direct +27‐(0)21‐659‐3063 Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution or duplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If you have received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call to the above phone number Please consider the environment before printing this e‐mail

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

  • DEAampDP AQM_1
  • DEAampDP Development Management No 2_1
  • DEAamp DP pollution and Chem management_1
  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 2
  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
  • Patrick Arendse 2
  • Patrick Arendse 3
  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Re Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for a Crematorium Erf 22973

StrandDate Sunday 05 September 2021 183642Attachments image001jpg

EXTERNALHello Ms Etson

Thank you for your email with your Report attached

I live in the CBD of Strand which is approximately two kilometresfrom the proposed site of the crematorium however my sole interestin your proposed petition was merely the format and proper procedureto follow with regard thereto

Im forwarding your reply hereunder to residents in the vicinity of theproposed crematorium

I wish you success herein

RegardsPatrick____________________________________________________________

On Fri 3 Sept 2021 at 1325 Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagt wrote

Dear Stakeholder

RE Stakeholder Engagement Process Environmental Impact Assessment for aCrematorium Erf 22973 Strand

SRK Project No 572359

DEAamp DP Reference No 16336A357207721

We confirm receipt of your email comment objection in the email below We confirmyou have been registered on the stakeholder database A formal response to yourobjection will be provided in a Issues and Responses Table which will be submitted toall stakeholders following the 30 day commenting period on the Scoping Report(commenting period on Scoping Report ends on 6 September 2021)

As indicated in the Scoping Report (which forms part of the Environmental ImpactAssessment [EIA] process and is currently available here httpsdocssrkcozaenza-blue-crane-funerals-crematorium) one of the key aspects to be considered in the EIAprocess is impacts on sensitive receptors from changes to air quality An air qualityimpact assessment including emissions modelling is currently being undertaken toinform the EIA Air quality and other impacts will be presented in the EIA report whichwill be released for stakeholder comment (another 30 days) before being submitted to

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

  • DEAampDP AQM_1
  • DEAampDP Development Management No 2_1
  • DEAamp DP pollution and Chem management_1
  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 2
  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
  • Patrick Arendse 2
  • Patrick Arendse 3
  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold

the various authorities for decision making (along with comments submitted bystakeholders and project team responses)

Blue Crane Funerals proposes to install state-of-the-art emissions abatement technologyat the crematorium and note that should the facility be approved emissions from thefacility would need to comply with legislated emission standards (specifically set for theprotection of health) and would be required to undertake regular emission sampling monitoring to prove compliance

Important changes to the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) which aims to promoteprotection of personal information came into effect on 1 July 2021 The EIA Regulations 2014 require inter aliatransparent disclosure of registered stakeholders and their comments In terms of the EIA Regulations 2014stakeholders who submit comment attend a meeting or request registration in writing are deemed registeredstakeholders who must be added to the project stakeholder database By registering stakeholders are deemed to givetheir consent for relevant information (including contact details) to be processed and disclosed in fulfilment of therequirements of the EIA Regulations 2014 and the National Appeal Regulations 2014

Kind Regards

Lauren Elston Registered EAP BSc (EnvSc) BSc (Hons) (Env Mngt) IAIAsa

Senior Environmental Consultant

SRK Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

The Administrative Building Albion Spring 183 Main Road Rondebosch 7700 South Africa

Postnet Suite 206 Private Bag X18 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa

Tel +27-(0)21-659-3060 Fax +27-(0)21-685-7105

Mobile +27-(0)71-992-2341 Direct +27-(0)21-659-3063

Email lelstonsrkcoza

wwwsrkcoza

This transmission is intended for the sole use of the addressee and may contain information that by its privileged and

confidential nature is exempt from disclosure under applicable law You are hereby notified that any dissemination distribution orduplication of this transmission by someone other than the intended recipient or its designated agent is strictly prohibited If youhave received this transmission in error please notify the sender immediately by replying to this transmission or by collect call tothe above phone number

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

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From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgt Sent Wednesday 01 September 2021 0224To Lauren Elston ltLElstonsrkcozagtCc carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtSubject Fwd Crematorium

EXTERNAL

Hello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petition

for signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around

De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors and

Sub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary

Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and

Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the

threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the

chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilised

to inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution and

contamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium which

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

  • DEAampDP AQM_1
  • DEAampDP Development Management No 2_1
  • DEAamp DP pollution and Chem management_1
  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 2
  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
  • Patrick Arendse 2
  • Patrick Arendse 3
  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold

should be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with the

threat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust banking

account their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction

of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of

objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

Regards

Patrick Arendse

___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed

new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having densely

populated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland

Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

  • DEAampDP AQM_1
  • DEAampDP Development Management No 2_1
  • DEAamp DP pollution and Chem management_1
  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 2
  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
  • Patrick Arendse 2
  • Patrick Arendse 3
  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold

kindly revert herein

Regards

Patrick

__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt

_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)

e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

-- ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

  • DEAampDP AQM_1
  • DEAampDP Development Management No 2_1
  • DEAamp DP pollution and Chem management_1
  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 2
  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
  • Patrick Arendse 2
  • Patrick Arendse 3
  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold

From Patrick ArendseTo Lauren ElstonCc carlton franciscus Carlton FranciscusSubject Fwd CrematoriumDate Wednesday 01 September 2021 022436Attachments Notes-210830-135544 (1)pdf

EXTERNALHello Lelston

Ive read your introductory document for the drafting of a petitionfor signature by the rate-payer associations and residents around De Kock Street Strand in which the Municipal ward Councillors andSub-Councils should be involved as well as the Parliamentary Representative for the constituency concerned

Official written complaints should be lodged with the Municipal and Provincial Departments of Environmental Affairswith regard to the threat of unhygienic air-pollution which will emanate from the chimney-stack of the proposed crematorium

Both the social-media and the local newspapers should be utilisedto inform the public of the harmful effects of the smoke pollution andcontamination of the air in and around the proposed crematorium whichshould be vigorously and vehemently opposed and objected to with thethreat of property rate-payers withholding in an attorneys trust bankingaccount their monthly rates payments in the event of the construction of the crematorium being proceeded with regardless of the mass of objections thereto

Aproper petition provides for the names and signatures of the petitioners

I wish you every success with your petition

RegardsPatrick Arendse___________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Patrick Arendse ltpvarendsegmailcomgtDate Wed 1 Sept 2021 at 0201Subject Fwd CrematoriumTo carlton franciscus ltfranciscuscgmailcomgt Carlton FranciscusltnorfransgmailcomgtCc Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgt ltlelstonsrkcozagt

Hello Carlton

Kindly open the hereto-attached basis for a petition against a proposed new crematorium to be built in De Kock Street Strand having denselypopulated residential areas all around the site

Is this a development of the owners of the crematorium at Maitland Cemetery and do you know how far the proposal thereto has progressed

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

1

Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

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Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

  • DEAampDP AQM_1
  • DEAampDP Development Management No 2_1
  • DEAamp DP pollution and Chem management_1
  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 2
  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
  • Patrick Arendse 2
  • Patrick Arendse 3
  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold

kindly revert herein

RegardsPatrick__________________________________________________________

---------- Forwarded message ---------From Yolanda Arendse ltarendseylgmailcomgtDate Mon 30 Aug 2021 at 1506Subject CrematoriumTo ltpvarendsegmailcomgt_________________________________________________________________________Hi Dad

This was put together by a resident

Lan

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

ARENDSE AND ASSOCIATES 203 Galloway Centre 46 Wesley Street Strand 7140 POBox 778 Strand 7139 Western Cape Province RSA(Tel+27 (0) 21 853 7542)(Mobile+27 (0) 83 650 3936)e-mail pvarendsegmailcom

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Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

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Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

  • DEAampDP AQM_1
  • DEAampDP Development Management No 2_1
  • DEAamp DP pollution and Chem management_1
  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 2
  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
  • Patrick Arendse 2
  • Patrick Arendse 3
  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold

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Lauren Elston

From Shareef Baderoen ltshareefbaderoengmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1235To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection with regards to the proposed Crematorium in De Kock Street Strand

EXTERNAL Good afternoon To whom it may concern I am a home owner in De Kock street the proposed crematorium will be across the street from a residential area This can absolutely not be allowed Thank you very much Regards S Baderoen

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

  • DEAampDP AQM_1
  • DEAampDP Development Management No 2_1
  • DEAamp DP pollution and Chem management_1
  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 2
  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
  • Patrick Arendse 2
  • Patrick Arendse 3
  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold

1

Lauren Elston

From Thys Walters ltthyseileengooglemailcomgtSent Wednesday 01 September 2021 1007To Lauren ElstonSubject Petition Against proposed new crematorium at 28 DeKock street Strand

EXTERNAL I fully support abovementioned petition sent to you yesterday 31 August2021 on the grounds stated therein Furthermore my interest in the proposed development is that l am an owner of 3 properties in the direct vicinity of the proposed crematorium My home at 2 Vrede Circle Strand Cape Town 7139 South Africa is the nearest and 2 flats at 73 Broadway and 83 La Riviera further up towards the fire station I therefore request the authorities concerned to dismiss the abovementioned application as result of the pollution to the dense residential development around the site for the proposed crematorium M MWalters 083 4489416

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

  • DEAampDP AQM_1
  • DEAampDP Development Management No 2_1
  • DEAamp DP pollution and Chem management_1
  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 2
  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
  • Patrick Arendse 2
  • Patrick Arendse 3
  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold

1

Lauren Elston

From Zayaan Arnold ltzayaanarnoldgmailcomgtSent Sunday 05 September 2021 1339To Lauren ElstonSubject Objection to Crematorium

EXTERNAL Good day I reside at 65 De Kock Street and I object to the Crematorium being built here as the fumes being emitted could be harmful to those of us residing in this area as well as those who work here Please take our health and safety into consideration Yours sincerely Z Arnold

  • DEAampDP AQM_1
  • DEAampDP Development Management No 2_1
  • DEAamp DP pollution and Chem management_1
  • CCT Air Quality Management
  • Cape nature
  • DTPW
  • 572359_BCF Crematorium_Scoping Report PPP_MS Forms Comments
  • Alida Louw
  • Alister Hartley
  • Ashraf Khan
  • Clinton Thomas 1
  • Clinton Thomas No 2
  • Desire Erasmus
  • Elize Fontein 1
  • Elize Fortuin No 2
  • Juanita du Toit
  • kareema hartley
  • landie bason 1
  • Landie basson no 2
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 1
  • Lyndon Fortuin No 2
  • Mohammad bederoen
  • Nicole family trust
  • Patrick Arendse 1
  • Patrick Arendse 2
  • Patrick Arendse 3
  • Shareef baderoen
  • Thys waters
  • Zayad Arnold