OBJECTION to the application to create an EVENT VILLAGE to host Plett Rage and other festivals in an ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE HABITAT

Duration:  2022-2026 [FIVE YEARS], Plett Rage:7 days, Wanderbay festival: 7 Days, potentially more events

Location:  Opposite Plett Airport entrance - Portion 33 of Farm Roodefontein no 440

Application: By Lucky Fish Events – temporary departure of land currently zoned for agricultural use to create a c. 5,000-person Event Village which includes camping and glamping facilities

Signatories object to the following points and considerations:

1. The Event Village is in an environmentally sensitive area and events of this nature will severely impact the delicate fauna and flora – this is because of the required clearing of vegetation, and concomitant noise- and vibration pollution.
2. The Event Village poses a fire risk due to dense vegetation, fynbos and other indigenous flora found in this area.  This is exacerbated by dry and windy conditions typically experienced in Decembers.
3. The Event Village is dangerous for eventgoers due to the high risk of fire, and only one entry / exit point coupled with the significant increase in road traffic and pedestrians along Robberg Road in Decembers.
4. The Event Village is within 300m of the Robberg Coastal Corridor and is in the centre of the Roodefontein-South Conservancy, both specifically established to encourage indigenous fauna and flora to return and flourish in this area for public enjoyment.
5. Affected businesses and residences have invested a lot of time and money in the area and will be negatively impacted.  Businesses include Ouland Royal, The Space Between and several accommodation facilities.  This will result in job losses.

For more information please see the website http://partylocationsplett.co.za