South Africa: Decision to Grant Permission to Eskom to Build New Nuclear Power Station Upheld

South Africa: Decision to Grant Permission to Eskom to Build New Nuclear Power Station Upheld

[SAnews.gov.za] After thorough consideration and consultation, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has upheld the 2017 decision to grant Eskom Environmental Authorisation to construct and operate a new nuclear power station in Duynefontein, Western Cape.

Second nuclear plant near Cape Town gets environmental nod

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George has upheld a 2017 decision to grant Eskom Environmental Authorisation to construct and operate a new nuclear power station in Duynefontein.   This follows lengthy appeals by environmental organisations. Minister George says he thoroughly considered all the appeals and carefully reviewed the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAr), as well as the independent peer review…

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Minister George Gives Green Light For Construction Of New Nuclear Power Station - The Bulrushes

Cape Town – Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr. Dion George has given the green light for the construction of a new nuclear power station in Duynefontein, Western Cape. Minister George said he upheld the 2017 decision to grant Eskom Environmental Authorisation to construct and operate the new nuclear power station. The go-ahead came after appeals made by various environmental organisations to stop the project were unsuccessful. …