GRAVE RELOCATIONS UNDERWAY
Vhubvo Archaeo-Heritage Consultants were appointed to
undertake the various processes linked to the relocation
of graves along the haul roads connected to the N2 Wild
Coast Road. Vhubvo is responsible for the exhumations
and reburials, and also provides support to any of the
community members affected by the grave relocations.
Traditional leaders and affected families were consulted beforehand; public meetings were held and information was distributed to explain the background to the relocations and the processes involved. Communities were also informed through local media about the need to relocate some of the graves along the route.
Following the public participation process, the Eastern Cape Provincial Heritage Resources Authority issued permits for the exhumation and reburial of heritage resources to SANRAL.
To date, more than 100 graves have been relocated in the Msikaba North road reserve. Permits for the relocation of graves along the Mtentu North road reserve were received on 29 November 2017.
Traditional leaders and affected families were consulted beforehand; public meetings were held and information was distributed to explain the background to the relocations and the processes involved. Communities were also informed through local media about the need to relocate some of the graves along the route.
Following the public participation process, the Eastern Cape Provincial Heritage Resources Authority issued permits for the exhumation and reburial of heritage resources to SANRAL.
To date, more than 100 graves have been relocated in the Msikaba North road reserve. Permits for the relocation of graves along the Mtentu North road reserve were received on 29 November 2017.
PROGRESS
ON HOUSE
RELOCATIONS
ON HOUSE
RELOCATIONS
Houses directly affected by the construction of the haul roads and
bridges for the N2 Wild Coast Road have been relocated to the
agreed areas outside the road reserves. The relocation of other
houses in the road reserve next to the haul roads is also underway.
All replacement houses and other structures are built according to
standards set by the National Home Builders Registration Council.
To ensure a fair process, SANRAL has assisted with the relocation of people, furniture and recovered building material.
To ensure a fair process, SANRAL has assisted with the relocation of people, furniture and recovered building material.
NEW SANRAL OFFICES
IN FLAGSTAFF
SANRAL’s new regional office in
Flagstaff will be operational by
mid-2018. Two sites in town were
shortlisted as possible locations.
The appointment of personnel for the office will also take place soon. The newly appointed personnel will undergo two months of orientation at SANRAL’s Port Elizabeth office, before starting full-time in Flagstaff.
The appointment of personnel for the office will also take place soon. The newly appointed personnel will undergo two months of orientation at SANRAL’s Port Elizabeth office, before starting full-time in Flagstaff.