INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT DRAFT WESTERN CAPE AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN (2027—2031)

INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

DRAFT WESTERN CAPE AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN 

(2027—2031) 

In terms of section 15(1) of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act 39 of 2004) (the Act), each province responsible for preparing an environmental implementation plan or environmental management plan in terms of Chapter 3 of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998), must include in that plan an air quality management plan. Members of the public are invited, in terms of sections 56 and 57 of the Act, to submit written representations on or objections to the Draft Western Cape Air Quality Management Plan (2027–2031) (the Draft Plan).

The Draft Plan is the outcome of a comprehensive review process, including stakeholder engagements conducted during 2025, and provides the strategic framework for the management and improvement of air quality in the Western Cape (the Province) over the next five years. The Draft Plan gives effect to section 16 of the Act by setting out measures to improve air quality, reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on human health and the environment, address emissions from key sources, promote best practice in air quality management and guide implementation by the Province.

The Draft Plan may be viewed at—

1. the offices of the municipal manager of a local authority; and
2. https://www.westerncape.gov.za/eadp.

Alternatively, details may be obtained electronically on request by sending an email to DEADP.AQM@westerncape.gov.za

Members of the public are invited to attend the following online sessions on the Draft Plan: 

Prior registration is encouraged to ensure that participants receive the online link, updates and workshop information. Members of the public are to register by sending an email to DEADP.AQM@westerncape.gov.za.   

Written representations on or objections to the Draft Plan must be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication of the Notice in the Provincial Gazette by—

1. posting the representations or objections to: 

The Head of Department, Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Attention: Dr Joy Leaner, Private Bag X9086, Cape Town 8000

2. delivering the representations or objections to:

Dr Joy Leaner, Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Property Centre, 1 Dorp Street, Cape Town; or

3. emailing the representation or objections to:

   DEADP.AQM@westerncape.gov.za

Representations or objections received after the closing date may be disregarded.

Please find the relevant documentation below:

Draft Western Cape Air Quality Management Plan - 2027-2031

Government Gazette - 16 October 2026

Template for Comments - Draft Western Cape Air Quality Management Plan 2027 - 2031

Notice published in Die Burger - Afrikaans

Notice published in Cape Argus - English - isiXhosa