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2013

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Krugersdorp set for ‘ambitious and innovative’ redevelopment

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Krugersdorp set for ‘ambitious and innovative’ redevelopment Editorial: Lauren Grey Production: James Clark

South African municipality, Mogale City has announced detailed plans to regenerate one of its major towns; the community of Krugersdorp is set to receive upgraded business facilities, recreational spaces and living areas in a redevelopment that has been dubbed ‘ambitious and innovative’.

As a newly industrialised country, South Africa is highly regarded worldwide for its developing economy, exciting investment prospects and its ability to act as a gateway to the entire African Continent. Recently ranked 28th largest in the world by the World Bank, South Africa’s growing economy has attracted the attention of investors from across the globe who have identified the country as an exciting and influential place to do business.

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This ever increasing attention has lead the country’s leaders to establish a Nation Development Plan (NDP); a long-term plan set to further develop the country in terms of eliminating poverty, reducing inequality and accelerating growth. The National Development Plan, implemented in February 2013 by Minister Trevor Manuel, defines a desired destination for the country whilst identifying the role different sectors of society need to play in reaching that goal. In order for the 2030 goal to be reached, local

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governments and municipalities are committing themselves to the triple challenges outlined in the NDP and integrating these into their own plans, budgets and targets.

MOGALE CITY In its 2013/14 Integrated Development Planning (IDP) and annual budget, Mogale City local municipality outlined key areas in which it aimed to tackle the challenges set out by the NDP and further enhance the living standards of the local people.

“We assemble here today to define in succinct terms how we will tackle the triple challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality…The City we live in today is far different from the city that we lived in prior to 1994,” Mogale Executive Mayor, Koketso Calvin Seerane said in his 2013/14 budget speech. “We will do everything in our power as the municipality to ensure that we continue to accelerate service delivery so that the positive trajectory and tempo to better the lives of our people is neither slacked nor lost.”

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CompANY PROFILE The municipalityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual budget report stated that Mogale City intends to invest money to deliver services such as water, electricity and sanitation and sewerage removal as well as the following: 1. Building a local economy to create more jobs and sustainable livelihoods 2. Building more united, non-racial and safe communities 3. Enhancing investment in basic services in rural areas 4. Improving local public services 5. Promoting more active community involvement in local government 6. Ensuring a more effective, accountable and clean local government

KRUGERSDORP REDEVELOPMENT One of Mogale Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent plans as part of its incentive to improve the wellbeing and livelihood of its local community, as well as satisfying the targets set out by the NDP, is the redevelopment and regeneration of Krugersdorp, the industrial hub of Western Gauteng. With a history deep in mining, the town of Krugersdorp still has some tell-tale signs left behind by its industrial legacy, but over time the area has been

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modernised to include contemporary sports services, a thriving business centre and exquisite educational facilities. Today, Krugersdorp is home to a myriad of businesses and industries, while at the same time maintaining the feel of a friendly place in which to live. It is a student town with a university and a lively student population that supports a nightlife and music culture that draws young people from all over Gauteng. It is easily accessible from Johannesburg and Tshwane, with public transport buses and trains travelling between the three cities, and its central business district (CBD) is well connected to residential neighbourhoods in the west and north. The town also attracts visitors for further afield with its various attractions such as the Krugersdorp Game Reserve, an eco-adventure park, South African National Bird of Prey Centre and the Sterkfontein Caves, just 12 kilometres north of Krugersdorp. However, in order to build upon its already vast selection of facilities, Mogale City intends to improve and develop the Krugersdorp area making it even more attractive for potential investment and a better environment for its community.

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In a plan to develop the area, Mayor Koketso together with the Mayoral Committee identified areas in which the area of Krugersdorp lacks intelligence and warrants redevelopment of its housing, CBD and recreational facilities. Findings from the committee’s demographic research indicated that population growth in the area is relatively low, as are income levels, resulting in low sales volumes and very little business growth. The research also identified the high unemployment and low skill levels amongst residents, contributing towards the low income levels. Similarly, the committee’s research on the area’s CBD identified some key problems resulting in consumers seeking alternative shopping locations; its findings highlighted a lack of quality goods and choice and a negative visual experience. The CBD was highlighted as one of the key areas set for drastic redevelopment, due to the trade sector being the highest employer in Krugersdorp; employing over 16,000 people. However, because of limited space in the CBD, organic growth and development has been slow, with an expected decline in turnover for the next five years, therefore external intervention from the municipality is vital to enable the area to thrive.

After identifying key areas in which Krugersdorp lacked intelligence and areas which would benefit from redevelopment, Mogale City outlined the key aspects to the regeneration plan which include: • creating liveable environments, facilitating development and accommodating the needs of current and future users of CBD; • developing a range of housing options to attract a diverse audience and build support for a commercial base; • improving existing public transport facilities and working to expand public transport opportunities; • creating open spaces, public spaces, streets and built fabric that are both beautiful and user-friendly; • boosting Krugersdorp rich history and cultural landscape; • creating a safe and accessible urban environment for residents and visitors; • creating a sustainable environment to reduce the carbon footprint of the CBD while encouraging smart development. The municipality hopes that through the regeneration,

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CompANY PROFILE Krugersdorp will be transformed into a safe and accessible urban environment for residents and visitors whilst boosting its rich history and cultural landscape.

BRICKVALE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT As part of Krugersdorp’s re-development, Mayor Koketso together with the Mayoral committee has also proposed the development of a mixed use housing development on the portion of Farm Brickvale 161 IQ. The site is situated on the Western part of the Krugersdorp CBD, immediately north of the R24 Krugersdorp and Tarlton Road and approximately 3.5km east of the N14-R28 Tarlton crossing and is approximately 130 hectares in extent. The proposed development will consist of a mixed use housing including land uses such as residential stands, commercial activities, institutional (schools, churches, community facilities, agricultural portion, and recreational/ open space). Essential infrastructure such as potable water, sewage, electricity, roads and storm water will be supplied to make the development sustainable. As part of the proposal, a draft environmental scoping report has been issued by Karp Consulting to ensure that environmental impacts are taken into consideration, to ensure stakeholder engagement and to provide decision makers with sufficient information to make an informed

decision on the proposed development activities and facilities. The issues highlighted by the scoping report determine the possible effects that the redevelopment of Krugersdorp may have on the surrounding environment, include both positive and negative impacts. Negative impacts include the loss of open green space, increased traffic volumes and increased air, noise and visual pollution. Whilst positive impacts may include the creation of jobs, removal of alien vegetation and improved service delivery to the area, amongst others. The scoping report has recently been made available for public comment, and Mogale City council has urged its people to provide input and comment regarding the proposed development. The redevelopment of Krugersdorp, together with the proposed development of mixed use housing in Brickvale is set to transform the area a safe and accessible urban environment for residents and visitors whilst boosting its rich history and cultural landscape.

“We will do everything in our power as the municipality to ensure that we continue to accelerate service delivery so that the positive trajectory and tempo to better the lives of our people is neither slacked nor lost.”

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