Berth deepening process at Durban Container Terminal has not halted

The statement adds that in fact the DEA only rejected the EIA report until further additional and supporting information from the specialists was provided so that it could take a decision.

A letter from the DEA states: “You (TNPA) are required to amend the EIA report (and) make it available to all registered interested and affected parties for a 30 day commenting period. Thereafter, the amended EIA report with comments received and responses thereto must be submitted to this Directorate (DEA).”

This is currently being done and the EIA document with the additional information will be submitted for public review and comment toward the end of January 2014 for 30 days. Thereafter it will be resubmitted to the DEA for approval. TNPA will only commence work on the berth deepening project once it has all the required approvals.