Villages, townships and small dorpies get developed
In reversing the unjust tide of history, the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima, use human settlements as a point of convergence to lead development and provision of social amenities and economic activities, particularly as a contribution to the pillars of Agriculture, Culture and Tourism (ACT) and private business in the villages, townships and small dorpies. This announcement was made by MEC Collen Maine during the 2015/16 Budget Speech presentation.
“We thus aim to contribute immensely to the 6% economic growth target the province has set by 2019, by playing the role of a catalyst, for economic activities, enhancing the economic pillars of Bokone Bophirima in as far as Agriculture, Culture and Tourism are concerned. Housing development contractors will have to work with cooperatives as part of stimulating economic activity and empowerment. We will enter into agreements, within the spirit of Saamwerk-Saamtrek philosophy, as we seek to move Bokone Bophirima forward.
Meanwhile, as part of rebranding, repositioning and renewal of Mahikeng, the Rooigrond Integrated Development, in ward 27 of Mahikeng Local Municipality will get 1000 units over the Medium-Term Expenditure Frame Work (MTEF). The department will also embark on planning process for the construction project of 1 000 housing units, during 2015/16 financial year, to ultimately form part of the Mahikeng Airport Road Mixed Development over the MTEF.
“Feasibility studies and installation of services inclusive of water, sewer, roads and storm water has commenced on site. Land release has been obtained from the Department of Public Works and 324 hectares of land has been transferred to Mahikeng Local Municipality. Construction of top structures will commence during the month of July 2015. In Ottoshoop, geotechnical and dolomite stability investigations have been concluded, along with the appointment of a contractor, wherein we committed to deliver 503 housing units during the 2014/15 financial year.
Other projects are planned as follows:
- Naledi Precinct at Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati will have internal services and construction of Breaking New Ground units, finance linked individual subsidy programme and rental housing.
- The Greater Taung Integrated Development will see the first phase yielding 100 units in this financial year. This is made up of 50 Community Residential Units and 50 social housing units.
- In Ventersdorp Local Municipality, construction of 800 BNG housing units for the 2015/16 financial year, targeting the villages of Goedgevonden, Welgevonden, Tsetse, Boikhutsong and Boikhutso will commence in this financial year.
- Dwarsberg has been identified as an area for development of a new town, within the mould of the development of Bojanala Eco-Tourism City. R10 million has been budget towards planning processes for this project.
- In Bojanala District Municipality include the Bokamoso Integrated Development, in ward 34 of Rustenburg Local Municipality. This has seen the approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) giving rise to installation of internal services of 1600 for the 2015/16 financial year.
- The Boitekong Extension 16 Integrated Development Project is envisaged to yield rental housing units, community residential units, social housing, FLISP and BNG units.
- Seraleng Integrated Development in Rustenburg local municipality will see the construction of rental housing and Breaking New Grounds in ward 37 of Rustenburg local municipality. The first phase of the project will see the construction of 560 BNG units which are intended to benefit the residents of Yizo-Yizo informal settlement. The second phase of this project entails planning processes for the construction of rental stock.
- An additional 227 units for Military Veterans will be built, in partnership with the Department of Military Veterans, in the 2015/16 financial year. The areas to be covered will be in the Districts of Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng, Dinokana and Gopane villages), in Dr. Segomotsi Mompati (Huhudi, Bloemhof),
Enquiries:
Mr Ben Bole, Spokesperson
Tel: 018 388 4824
Cell: 071 566 1399
Fax: 018 391 0328
E-mail: MSBole@nwpg.gov.za
