The Gauteng Department of Housing, Ekurhuleni in partnership with Metropolitan Municipality and ABSA group have embarked on integrated housing project that will see housing delivery changing for the better by targeting all sectors of our communities to ensure that they have access to proper housing and shelter irrespective of their background and economic status
Like the Cosmo City development North West of Johannesburg, the Chief Albert Luthuli Housing Park will be a mixed income development, featuring both bonded and government subsidised houses as well as amenities such as parks, clinics, schools and police and fire stations. It caters for residents of the Gabon, Emandleni, Chris Hani and home seekers informal settlements, along with applicants on the waiting list and beneficiaries of affordable bonded housing for Ekurhuleni.
The project aims to provide quality, affordable housing in an environment that allows integration across economic and racial divides and closer to opportunities for economic activities.
Project progress to date:
* RDP 473 foundations have been cast
* RDP 440 houses have been roofed.
Chief Albert Luthuli project is unique, it provides a sustainable mix of housing products to a spectrum of income levels in society, which satisfies different needs, different affordability and yet create a homogeneous balanced community.
It represents a national, provincial and local government and private sector partnership to implement an integrated mixed income and use sustainable human settlements, whilst promoting, reinforcing and honouring the heritage and legacy of an outstanding African world statesman. The project has also been initiated to respond to the needs of our people and to enhance their comfort.
Issued by: Department of Housing, Gauteng Provincial Government
28 May 2009
Source: Department of Housing, Gauteng Provincial Government
(http://www.housing.gpg.gov.za/)
