1 April 2009
Deputy President Baleka Mbete accompanied by the Minister of Housing Lindiwe
Sisulu today, 1 April 2009, launched the Blythedale Coastal Resort (BCR), in
KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal Province.
The Blythedale Coastal Resort (BCR) is a flagship programme developed
through partnership between government, community and private sector (through
eLan Group). The project aims to offer 5 000 residential investment
opportunities to the surrounding communities from freehold sites, sectional
title apartments and hotel room investments. This will cater for a range of
income group.
Through BCR government the private partner (the eLag Group) will have the
opportunity to deliver services to the disadvantaged communities through
education, skill development and social housing.
According to the Minister of Housing, the BCR will create about 80 000 job
opportunities during the construction phase, a 10 000 of these will be
permanent.
During her address to the community of KwaDukuza, the Deputy President said
that the project symbolises an achievement that government has ever achieved.
In that, it was able to bring all role players together, to contribute and work
together for a successful resolution on land claim.
She said that, the opportunities broad by this partnership could serve a one
of the best model for our country as we strive to address the past imbalance of
land.
The Deputy President welcomed the role played by all stakeholders who are
involved in the BCR programme and appreciated the opportunities it brings, to
change the lives of the people of KwaDukuza.
Enquiries:
Sam Matome Bopape
Cell: 082 318 5251
Denzil Taylor
Cell: 082 561 3772
Issued by: The Presidency
1 April 2009
Source: The Presidency (http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/)
