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EJUVENATION of KwaZakhele township and surrounding areas is on the cards as the first phase of the much anticipated R286 million Njoli Square Re-development is well underway. This flagship Vision 2020 project entails the construction of a tarmac area, provision of shelter for commuters, the construction of toilets as well as temporary administrative facilities. Municipal spokesperson Kupido Baron said that there will be positive spin-offs from this project which heralds a major boost for the rejuvenation of KwaZakhele.
“This project is important because it is going to be the catalyst for growth in the area,” said Baron. The project is also aimed at beautifying the Square that is currently the focal point for people to get transport to places in and outside of Nelson Mandela Bay. According to Baron, when completed the project will ensure that community facilities and municipal functions will be accessible in the heart of the township. Baron added that one of the key components of the development was a state of the art library and research centre. This library would be available for use by students and scholars. According to Baron, the project is part of the new transport system which is aimed at helping residents get much better services. It
An artist’s impression of Njoli Square R286 million redevelopment.
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would also contribute towards the creation of a dignified space within a previously marginalised community. “During construction of the public facilities, it is estimated that approximately 2 000 jobs would be created,” said Baron. After construction of the public facilities, a further 200 permanent jobs would be created. “In addition to this, the new facility will house approximately 200 informal traders. The proposed development will also act as an SMME development hub – therefore, through training and mentoring, many jobs will be created outside of this development, said Baron. A report tabled at the Infrastructure, Engineering, Electricity and Energy meeting last week stated that only three property owners
out of the 75 affected, were still not on board with the process of getting this major project off the ground. Baron said, Deputy Executive Mayor Thando Ngcolomba and Portfolio Chairperson for Infrastructure, Engineering, Electricity and Energy Andile Mfunda will meet the owners to reach an agreement as soon as possible to ensure that the rest of the project became a reality. Baron said the metro municipality reached an agreement which led to the empowering of previous owners of the properties through building them better households, providing them with the finances to purchase elsewhere or even provide them with an RDP house if they chose that option.
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