Environmental activists and residents in the Kouga Municipality are raising concerns about Eskom's proposed 5 200-megawatt nuclear plant at Thyspunt.
Community members and groups including Earthlife Africa have joined forces to express worries over the project. They highlight potential strain on local resources from an expected construction workforce of around 10 000 people.
Kouga Municipality mayor Hatting Bornman stated that the area lacks sufficient infrastructure for such a large influx. He noted concerns over water, sanitation, electricity and refuse removal, saying the municipality can handle normal growth but not the demands during construction.
Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokoena said the issues are being reviewed with environmental studies. She added that mitigation measures would be developed with authorities if the project advances.
