The George Municipality in the Western Cape has responded to a petition against a proposed new development for the Garden Route Dam. Residents and environmental groups have petitioned against the proposed new development of commercial, residential, and tertiary institution as part of this 118-hectare development. A Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report has been made available for comment before the second round of public participation. George Municipal spokesperson Chantel Edwards says the Eden Municipal Tribunal will evaluate all legislated processes before any authorisations. “Neither…