VIA AIMS:
Visual Impact Assessment is an integral part of managing our visual heritage ensuring the integrity of South Africa’s unique visual environment is preserved. The process involves the evaluation of the suitability of a proposed landscape modification as a component of an EIA process.


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The Western Cape government in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) has produced guidelines to ensure a degree of uniformity and standards amongst Landscape Practitioners undertaking VIAs in the Western Cape.

“The Visual Guideline document is therefore an attempt to develop a “best practice” approach for visual specialists, EIA practitioners and authorities involved in the EIA process.” 1

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VRM Africa has incorporated the DEA&DP Assessment matrix in a user friendly manner in order to facilitate understanding of the degrees of impact and the different levels of impact assessment required. Four levels of Visual Impact Assessment have been recommended using specific criteria based on the type of development in relation to the nature of the environment.

Click here to do the Visual Impact Assessment guide 2

VRM Africa offers the following services:

• Four levels of Visual Impact Assessment (as per DEA&DP recommendation).
• 3D Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Technologically advanced 3D modelling and visualisations

See VRMA Products for details.
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We have acquired and maintained an extensive client base, allowing us to become involved with and experienced in, the assessment of a wide range of significant landscape modifications. These include the Rio Tinto Limited (Rossing Uranium Mine), NamPower, Eskom Holdings Limited, Ninham Shand Consulting Services, Arcus Gibb Pty (Ltd), Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd, Uramin Inc.

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