Mr Bonginkosi Madikizela, Minister of Human Settlements for the Provincial Government of the Western Cape, will perform the official handover of government (Friday, 7 October 2011) subsidised high density housing units in the Qolweni/Bossiesgif/Pinetree/Gaatjie project near Plettenburg Bay, Southern Cape.
The project is the result of an upgrading of an informal settlement project. Minister Madikizela will deliver a short speech and perform a ribbon cutting.
Phase one of 265 units, has been completed, and 52 high density units have been constructed in Phase two. The high density units are the first of their kind in the Southern Cape and are significant in creating a denser settlement. Higher density settlements fulfill one of the departments strategic objectives of maximum use of resources, and are important in creating integrated and sustainable settlements.
The housing project consists of four sections, Qolweni, Gaatjie, Bossiesgif and Pinetree. The project is being developed in four phases. Phase one is 265 units, Phase two 415 units, Phase three 290 units, and Phase four 450 unit.
Time: 10h00
Date: Friday 7 October 2011
Location: Qolweni High Density Housing Project
Directions:
Coming from Knysna: Take the N2 and just before Plettenburg Bay, take the New Horizons turn off on the left. Go over five speed bumps. After the 5th speed bump, turn right onto Berwick Road. Follow the road, and take the 1st paved road to the left. Drive for about 500m to find the site.
Coming from Plettenburg Bay: Take the N2 towards George and take the second New Horizons turn off on the right Go over five speed bumps. After the 5th speed bump, turn right onto Berwick Road. Follow the road, and take the 1st paved road to the left. Drive for about 500m to find the site.
For directions inquiries:
Charl Louw
Cell: 082 339 9903
Enquiries:
Bruce Oom
Tel: 021 483 6622
Fax: 021 483 3888
Cell : 072 4655 177
