A major energy project proposed for the Kouga region has entered a key public participation phase. Residents now have the opportunity to engage directly in the process.
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd has proposed a Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) with a generating capacity of up to 5200MW. Thyspunt, within the Kouga Local Municipality, has been identified as a potential site, alongside Bantamsklip in the Western Cape.
Environmental Process Underway
The proposal forms part of a regulated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in terms of the National Environmental Management Act. This process requires public participation before any environmental authorisation can be granted.
As a result, community input plays a central role in shaping the outcome of the project.
Community Engagement Encouraged
The Kouga Business Forum is calling on residents, businesses, and stakeholders to take part. The forum emphasises the importance of local input in a development of this scale.
The Draft Scoping Report has been available for public review since 1 April 2026. This forms part of the Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (S&EIR) process.
Public Meeting Schedule
A series of public meetings will take place across the region:
Monday, 20 April 2026
18:00 to 20:00
St Francis Bay Golf Club
556 Lyme Road, St Francis Bay
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
18:00 to 20:00
KwaNomzamo Community Hall
Mjekula Street, Humansdorp
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
18:00 to 20:00
Sea Vista Hall
Geelbek Street, St Francis Bay
Thursday, 23 April 2026
18:00 to 20:00
Oyster Bay Hall
Oyster Avenue, Oyster Bay
Friday, 24 April 2026
18:00 to 20:00
Newton Hall
17 Goedehoop Street, Jeffreys Bay
Registration and Participation
Residents can register and participate through the following channels:
Register online: https://arcg.is/1uKaqD2
Email: Nuclear-PP-EIA@wsp.com
Tel: 011 254 4800 / 011 361 1300
WSP Group Africa has been appointed as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner.
Local Participation Matters
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