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Plans afoot for airport at Coega REPORTER
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HE Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced that it will issue a notice for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study to assess the feasibility of establishing a cargo airport and an aeronautical/aerospace industrial cluster in the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ). “We are happy that the project is beginning to take shape. Feasibility work has been done by industry experts which has yielded great potential for the project. The establishment of an advanced manufacturing cluster for aeronautical and aerospace
‘We are a few steps closer to developing a possible new industry for Nelson Mandela Bay’ MOGAMAD SADICK DAVIDS, CDC METALLURGY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
industries has always been on our vision map,” said Mogamad Sadick Davids, CDC metallurgy business development manager. “Through the environmental impact assessment, we are a few steps closer to developing a possible new industry for Nelson Mandela Bay, ensuring further broadening of the economic base and growth through diversified industrial sectors and development for the region,” said Davids. Possible aeronautical and aerospace industrial manufacturing activity that can take place in the Coega IDZ includes manufacturing of helicopters, aerospace engines, auxiliary equipment and parts and propulsion units while the industry can also possibly contribute to aerospace product prototypes, aircraft conversion and aircraft overhaul and rebuilding. The planned cluster will be located in Zone 14 of the Coega IDZ, which currently stretches across 2 086 hectares of land. “Industrial clustering for mobility industries is an accepted form of economic organisation across the world,” said Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC head of Marketing and Communications. Continued on page 2
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Seven Brides take to Bay stage
Bay audiences will be treated to a vibrant music and dance extravaganza presented by Grey High School when the acclaimed musical, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers take to the stage in the Savoy Theatre from March 18 to 21. Candice Millar (19), an NMMU student who portrays the role of Milly and James van der Merwe (15) of Grey High school who brings the character of Adam to life, form part of the cast of about 40 learners from Grey and Collegiate High and Primary schools who will give flair to this musical based on the awardwinning 1950’s American film. The performances start at 7pm for 7.30pm every night, with a matinee performance at 1.30pm for 2pm on Saturday, March 21. Tickets cost R80 for adults and R70 for children. To book call Grey High School’s admin office on 041 364 3300. PHOTO:CATHERINE WILSON