Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “FAHB Updates”
While we have started this new year under the oppressive stench from the Oceana fishmeal factory, we have also seen a tremendous increase in community support calling for change. Over the past two months, almost 500 people have officially become members of Fresh Air for Hout Bay (FAHB) and more than 1,600 people have signed the FAHB petition calling for …
On 3 November 2015, Oceana announced their decision to continue operations at their Hout Bay fishmeal factory, following a labour consultation process initiated after their proposed closure in August 2015. Through an agreement signed between Oceana and their employees, operations will increase to a minimum of 120 production days annually. Fresh Air for Hout (FAHB) has always appreciated the complex …
On Friday 14 August 2015, Oceana announced its proposed closure of the fishmeal factory in Hout Bay, pointing to the increase of community complaints as the main reason. This, of course, is not the full story and Fresh Air for Hout Bay (FAHB) has been working hard over the past weeks to provide accurate information, give perspective and help manage …
FAHB Public Statement: Reflections on the proposed closure of the Oceana fishmeal factory in Hout Bay On Friday 14 August 2015, we learned that Oceana is considering closing its Hout Bay fishmeal factory. Knowing this would directly impact 98 employees, Oceana is currently negotiating with staff before making its final decision and is offering alternative positions at various locations, including …
In July 2015, FAHB has continued to work towards creating cleaner, fresher air for the people of Hout Bay. Please be aware of the following activities that have taken place. Updates to FAHB website and communication materials FAHB is committed to providing accurate information to concerned residents of Hout Bay and to do this we have been engaged in two …
Over the past months, Fresh Air for Hout Bay (FAHB) – working with the Hout Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association (HBRRA) – has been working towards finding a solution to the noxious smell from the Oceana fish factory. The issues are complex: while the economic value of the factory cannot be disputed, nor the importance of the jobs provided, we believe …
To emphasise the negative impact of the smell from the Oceana fish factory, we are asking all of you to complete this affidavit which formally records your complaint and the air pollution nuisance you experience. This can be completed for any duration and it is important to record as much information as possible. Once you have completed the affidavit, please …
Over the past 12 months, FAHB has been engaging with the City of Cape Town and Oceana to better understand some of the issues surrounding the noxious smell and we have found a number of challenges and inconsistencies throughout this process. We have formally submitted a document to be raised at the next sub-council meeting which includes: Registering the smell as …
The City of Cape Town is amending the Air Quality Management By-Law 2015 and we have a unique opportunity to comment on this, in relation to the fish factory and the validity of the Atmospheric Emissions License that they currently hold. We are going to formally submit comments to this document and we would like to hear your opinions. Please …
FAHB is doing some investigation into the technology currently being used at the fish factory to determine if it is, as Oceana claims, the best that is available. Oceana have agreed to meet with a community group of engineers to detail all equipment and process being used. From there, we will be able to determine what our options are moving …