DRIEFONTEIN LOCAL AREA PLAN - Ladysmith · DRIEFONTEIN LOCAL AREA PLAN: ... The principle of efficiency requires that the desired result of land use must be produced with the minimum

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Prepared by: Isibuko se-Africa Development Planners Prepared for: Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Local Municipality

DRIEFONTEIN LOCAL AREA PLAN PROJECT INCEPTION REPORT First Draft

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1

2 THE PROJECT _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3

2.1 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3 2.2 SCOPE OF WORK ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3 2.3 DELIVERABLES _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4 2.4 INTENDED IMPACT ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4

3 APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5

3.1 PROJECT PHASING _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5 3.2 GUIDING PRINCIPLES _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6 3.2.1 Equality _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6 3.2.2 Efficiency ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6 3.2.3 Sustainability _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6 3.2.4 Vertical and Horizontal Integration ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6 3.2.5 The Principle of Fair and Good Governance ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 7 3.3 METHODOLOGY ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7 3.3.1 Desk-top literature and data review ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7 3.3.2 Technical investigations _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8 3.3.3 Use of GIS ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8 3.3.4 Economic Analysis _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8 3.4 STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8

4 PLANNING PROCESS ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10

5 PROJECT COMMUNICATION STRATEGY ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11

5.1 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11 5.2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11 5.2.1 Value of Public Participation ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12 5.2.2 Public Participation Objectives_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12 5.3 STAKEHOLDERS _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13

5.3.1 Stakeholders Roles & Responsibilities _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13 5.3.2 Stakeholders Identification _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13 5.4 PROJECT REPORTING STRUCTURES ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14 5.4.1 Project Working Committee_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14 5.4.2 Project Steering Committee _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14 5.4.3 Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Development Planning Committee ________________________________________________________________________________ 15 5.5 PARTICIPATION STRATEGIES _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15 5.5.1 Stakeholder Engagement ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15

6 PROGRAM __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17

7 BUDGET ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18

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1 INTRODUCTION

Driefontein Complex is one of the rural areas within Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Local Municipality. Its occupancy status is dated as far as the 1860s when the area was purchased as three different farms namely Driefontein, Kleinfointein and Doornhoek Farm. Driefontein is located on the northern part of Ladysmith Town and is approximately 20km away from the functional CBD and it is approximately 4999.3 ha. The area exists within the administrative boundaries of Emnambithi Ladysmith Local Municipality within ward 17, 18 and 19. It is bordered by a Provincial Road (P189) on the south-western part of Ward 17, which are dissected by District Roads (D836 and D799) and Umhlwane River that traverses north of the ward. The area is the only tribal area (Abantungwa-Kholwa) within the municipality and has a rural character with 64% traditional houses. It further entails three settlements which are Kleinfontein, Doornhoek and Watershed. The following are as some of the major challenges facing the area:

It is characterized by very high population densities of up to more than 500 people per square kilometre;

There is a lack of social, economic and bulk infrastructure;

The area has an extremely weak economy;

The area poses potential for agricultural development, but agricultural activities in the small and medium scale farming and its linkages to the poverty alleviation is not understood; and

As such, there is now a demand for housing development, which will compromise the integrity of this agricultural area.

The municipality, through its Integrated Development Plan (IDP) has identified and prioritised these as key development issues. It has developed programs to improve the standard of living for the local communities and create an environment conducive to private and public sector investment. It adopts a nodal and service centre approach which seeks to focus attention to specific areas while also addressing municipal wide service backlogs. This approach to development is established in the IDP and outlined in detail in the Spatial Development Framework (SDF). As such, the SDF identifies Driefontein as a secondary node and a priority area for social and economic development.

This recognition is particularly due to the areas potential as a service centre for its immediate surrounding rural settlements. The proposed Local Area Plan for the Driefontein Complex should be located within the context of a broader development vision of Emnambithi/Ladysmith Municipality as outlined in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and the associated sector plans, such as the Spatial Development Framework (SDF).

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2 THE PROJECT

Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Municipality have identified a need to develop a clear and comprehensive Local Area Plan for Driefontein Complex. This is intended to fulfill the broader development vision of the Integrated Development Plan and spatial transformation agenda as advocated by the policy spirit of the Spatial Development Framework. In addition to that the Local Area Plan is also intended to assist the municipality with the management of land use and development within the Driefontein Area.

2.1 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The aims and objectives of the project should give effect to the Municipality's IDP and SDF by ensuring that development takes place in a sustainable manner within Driefontein. The objectives are well outlined as follows:-

To describe and analyze the status quo of all development sectors in the study area;

To provide guidelines for the development and management of the area;

To indicate and provide priority infrastructure development projects;

To identify and coordinate how investment opportunities may be created in the area for both public and private sector and how linkages

to these opportunities may be created for the socio-economically disadvantaged people of the area;

To create a coherent environment which maximize the potential of the area;

To re-enforce and further make provision for the community's social, economic and environmental needs;

To improve degraded natural and built environment;

To provide guidance on the implications of the existing and proposed mixed-use commercial, retail business node from a market point of view;

To formalize the area using appropriate legislation as a township.

2.2 SCOPE OF WORK

Based on the project aims and objectives, the scope of work is understood to include the following:

Stakeholder identification and mobilization.

Literature review and planning analysis as a means to determine the existing situation plus current and proposed plans for Driefontein Complex

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Undertaking a range of specialist investigations as a means to establish development potential of the area.

Preparation of a Development Strategy as an expression of the short to medium term development vision for the Driefontein Complex.

Preparation of an Implementation Framework to guide future development, land use and management of the area.

The project should be undertaken with due cognizance of the existing information and current strategic planning initiatives of Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Municipality and other relevant organs of state, particularly those dealing with spatial and economic development issues. It should also align with the district, provincial and national spatial and economic development initiatives with implications for Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Municipality.

2.3 DELIVERABLES

The project entails production of the following documents required for the area:

Project inception report outlining the approach and methodology to be followed in undertaking the project.

A status quo report indicating the current state of planning, development and role of Driefontein Complex.

Specialist report including engineering services, environmental analysis, preliminary geotechnical investigation, economic analysis, etc.

Development Strategy outlining a vision for the future development of the area.

Implementation Plan indicating the schedule of catalystic projects, land release strategies and action plan for the area.

2.4 INTENDED IMPACT

The Local Area Plan should generate the following benefits for the municipal area:

Sustainable Development – ensuring that future actions achieves the balance between economic, social, environmental and institutional needs.

Improved Private Sector Investment – which will be promoted by clearly defined opportunities.

Job creation – which will be increased by the number of private sector investments within the area.

Improved access to social facilities – which will be appropriately guided by the clearly defined needs.

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3 APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY

3.1 PROJECT PHASING

The project should unfold in three sequential phases as follows (refer to Figure 1 below) with stakeholder engagement and project coordination being transversal concerns:

Preliminary planning which essentially refers to the project charter and administrative tasks intended to get the project “off the ground”.

A status quo report indicating the current state of planning, development and role of Driefontein Complex.

Development Strategy outlining a vision for the future development of the area. This would also identify the development interventions required

Implementation Plan indicating the schedule of catalytic projects, land release strategies and action plan for the area.

Figure 1: Phased Approach

To develop an implementation framework for the project

Schedule of catalytic projects

Project implementation strategies

Land release strategies

Implementation program and action plans

Potential sources of funding

Land use management

Spatial and GIS Data Stakeholder meetings, Technical assessments

IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK

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To assess the status quo and role of the area

Policy and legislative review

Specialist investigations

Consolidated Status Quo Report

Stakeholder consultation Desk-top data review Research, GIS

STATUS QUO REPORT

To facilitate discussion & agreement on terms of reference, approach & methodology

Initial data collection

Identification of information gaps

Stakeholder identification and analysis

Project Inception Report

First PSC meeting

Signing Contract

Meetings & Report preparation

PROJECT INCEPTION REPORT

To develop a development strategy for the area

Develop a vision Objectives Strategies to

achieve the vision

Interventions

Stakeholder consultation Workshops, etc

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Phase

Phase 0: Inception Phase 1: Status Quo Phase 2: Development Strategy

Phase 3: Implementation Plan

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3.2 GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The proposed Local Area Plan should promote and enhance normative and procedural principles which collectively constitute a single point of reference, and an overarching coherent set of policy guidelines to direct and steer development planning and land use regulation so that outcomes thereof are consistent with the development objectives as outlined in the IDP. The principles and norms are to promote the normative based spatial planning, land use management and land development system.

3.2.1 EQUALITY

The principle of equality requires that everyone affected by spatial planning, land use management and land development actions or decisions must enjoy equal protection and benefits, and no unfair discrimination should be allowed. This is crucially important given the strategic location of the Driefontein, its development potential and the nature of the existing land use and land users.

3.2.2 EFFICIENCY

The principle of efficiency requires that the desired result of land use must be produced with the minimum expenditure of resources. This principle aims to achieve efficiency in institutional arrangements and operations,

adopted procedures, the form or pattern of the area, and the utilization of man-made or natural resources during land planning and development.

3.2.3 SUSTAINABILITY

The principle of sustainability requires the sustainable management and use of the resources making up the natural and built environment. The life cycle costs of land development and its likely side effects on the environment, community, and the economy need to be understood and taken into account to sustain its benefits, while minimising or mitigating any likely negative impacts.

3.2.4 VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL INTEGRATION

The principle of integration requires that the separate and diverse elements involved in development planning and land use should be combined and coordinated into a more complete or harmonious whole, and reflects the need to integrate systems, policies and approaches in land use planning and development.

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ENVIRONMENT

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This principle finds particular expression in two areas. Firstly it requires that the planning process is integrated, taking into account the often disparate sectoral concerns, policies and laws and their requirements, and

reaching conclusions that are efficient and sustainable from a management and governance point of view. Secondly it requires an integrated `on the ground' outcome, one that breaks down not only the racial and socio-economic segregation that characterise our country but which also look at spatial integration of different land uses, places of living with places of working and shopping and relaxing.

3.2.5 THE PRINCIPLE OF FAIR AND GOOD GOVERNANCE

The principle of fair and good governance requires that spatial planning, land use management and land development must be democratic, legitimate and participatory. Land use planning is a centrally important government function, directly affecting the lives of all people. It is

therefore particularly important that it is characterised by fairness and transparency and that people are afforded a meaningful right to participate in decisions. When public authorities formulate new plans, they must put in place processes that actively involve citizens, interest groups, stakeholders and others. Also, where land development projects are initiated by the private and non-governmental sectors, there must be procedures that ensure that interested parties have an opportunity to express their views or to object.

3.3 METHODOLOGY

The methodology to be used:

Desk-top literature and data review.

Specialists investigations

The use of GIS

Public participation process

3.3.1 DESK-TOP LITERATURE AND DATA REVIEW

The desk-top literature review will consist of using existing information which is available, such as plans, research projects and policy documents. These documents will be collected, reviewed and assessed and

Horizontal dimensions

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National

•AsgiSA

•Land Policy

Provincial

•PGDS

•Rural Development

White Paper

District

•IDP

•Sector Plans

Local Municipalities CommunitiesSector departments Stakeholders

Based on national economic development

policies and programs

Based on provincial growth and

development policies and programs

District IDP, LED Strategy and other sector

plans and programs

Horizontal dimensions

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National

•AsgiSA

•Land Policy

Provincial

•PGDS

•Rural Development

White Paper

District

•IDP

•Sector Plans

Local Municipalities CommunitiesSector departments Stakeholders

Based on national economic development

policies and programs

Based on provincial growth and

development policies and programs

District IDP, LED Strategy and other sector

plans and programs

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implications for the project will be drawn from these documents from various perspectives. These documents include:

The Municipal IDP and the associated sector plans

District IDP and sector plans

NSDP National Spatial Development Plan

PGDS Provincial Growth and Development Strategy

Relevant land management/administration, spatial planning and land use management legislation and policy directives.

Relevant literature on shopping precincts and complexes.

3.3.2 TECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS

The various members of the project team will each undertake technical investigations in their individual field of study. This will include the following:

Spatial analysis;

Environmental scanning

Infrastructural analysis

Community needs and social facilities analysis

Economic investigations and analysis

3.3.3 USE OF GIS

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be used to overlay information and indicate existing situations. GIS will also be useful in terms of capturing and analyzing of data. Different data sets will be used to create maps indicating traffic issues, infrastructure services, environmental and planning issues (zoning and land use) and will be used to compile a development framework for the area.

3.3.4 ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

A primary survey will focus on the population of business owners. The survey will be question and answer based. A data base on Excel will be created to capture the data and will be interactive. The survey questions will be grouped based on the specific achievable. Secondary data, if available, will be used to supplement the primary data.

3.4 STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION

Stakeholder consultation and engagement will be sustained throughout the course of the project, and will unfold as follows:

Distribution of leaflets throughout the focus areas informing community members about the project and inviting them to

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participate in the project by means of making submissions and attending consultation sessions. The leaflets will the Indicate the contact details and outline the aims and objectives of the project.

Stakeholders will be identified analysed in terms of potential role and contribution towards the achievement of the objectives of the project. Appropriate engagement strategies would be adopted to suite the unique requirements of different stakeholders.

At least two stakeholder workshops will be undertaken during the course of the project. Participants will be identified so as to ensure that all relevant interest groups are represented.

Focussed sessions will be used to undertake in-depth issue/interest based engagement. Focussed groups will be used when dealing with different business units within the municipality, government departments and well defined interests groups operating within the project areas.

Stakeholder interviews will be conducted with a range of role-players/stakeholders using semi-structured questionnaires.

The project also involves project coordination which essentially, entails liaison with the client, reporting using appropriate format and leveraging private and public sector investment in the project area.

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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

PRIORITY ISSUES

Review of development issues

CURRENT SITUATION ANALYSIS

Spatial Social Economic Environment Transportation Infrastructure

Clustering of priority issues to give strategic focus

STRATEGIC PLANNING

DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES

ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES

DEVELOPMENT

VISION

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Developing the strategic programme as a basis for the implementation framework.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT

PLANNING PROCESS

DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

Visioning and Strategy Formulation

Turning Ideas into Practical Action Steps in a Strategic Manner

4 PLANNING PROCESS

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5 PROJECT COMMUNICATION STRATEGY

Public participation and involvement forms an important aspect of development projects, and is framed within the legislative requirements of a new democratic and developmental orientated government. In order to address this requirement mechanisms, processes and procedures are required to enable community participation.

The purpose of this document is to set out the participation structures and procedures that will be followed through the course of the project. Participation strategies and potential stockholder’s roles and responsibilities are discussed. Reporting structures and project coordination for the project are also set out in this document.

5.1 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

In terms of the legal requirements pertaining to participation, the Constitution of South Africa [Section 152 (1) (e)] states that government is to encourage the involvement of communities and community organizations in local government.

Further to the Constitution, the Municipal Systems Act (Act 32 of 2000) sets out the core principles, mechanisms and processes for municipalities in order to achieve development and move progressively toward participatory governance. This Act also assists in the empowerment of municipalities to move towards the social and economic upliftment of communities. As such, this act calls for public consultation through public participation. In order for public participation to be effective, conditions

conducive for participation and the encouragement thereof is essential. The establishment of ward committees as a means to reach the community at ground level are also encouraged.

The adherence to the Batho Pele principles set out by government forms an important aspect of participation. These include the following:

Consultation

Service Standards

Courtesy

Access

Information

Openness and Transparency

Dealing with complaints

Giving Best Value

Encouraging Innovation and Reward Excellence

Customer Impact

5.2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Public Participation is defined in Wikipedia as follow:

“Generally public participation seeks and facilitates the involvement of those potentially affected by or interested in a decision.”

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The principle of public participation holds that those who are affected by a decision have a right to be involved in the decision-making process. Public participation implies that the public's contribution will influence the decision.”

Participation can also be described as the process through which stakeholders influence and share control over priority setting, policy-making, resource allocations and access to public goods and services. Through the promotion of participation, ownership is promoted and transparency and accountability are achieved.

5.2.1 VALUE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The value of public participation, as set out in the International Association for Public Participation, is described as follow:

Affected parties in decision-making processes should be involved in the decision-making process.

The public's contribution must influence the decision.

Recognizing and communicating the needs and interests of all participants, including decision makers, leads to sustainable decisions.

Public participation seeks out and facilitates the involvement of those potentially affected by or interested in a decision.

Public participation seeks input from participants in designing how they participate.

Public participation provides participants with the information they need to participate in a meaningful way.

Public participation communicates to participants how their input affected the decision.

5.2.2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OBJECTIVES

The main objectives of participation are to inform, consult, involve, collaborate and empower the public in the process of public participation.

Figure 2: Public Participation objectives

Increasing levels of Public Impact

To provide public with objective information to assist them to understand the issues.

To obtain input and provide feedback on decisions / alternatives

To work directly with stakeholders throughout process to ensure that their concerns are addressed.

To include public in decision taken.

Public Participation Objective

INFORM CONSULT INVOLVE COLLABORATE

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Project Management

Project Stakeholders

Project Team

Project Manager

Project Project

5.3 STAKEHOLDERS

Stakeholders are individuals and organizations that are actively involved in the project, or whose interests may be affected as a result of the project. The project team and their requirements will identify stakeholders and expectations will be determined.

5.3.1 STAKEHOLDERS ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Stakeholders have varying levels of responsibility and authority when participating on a project. Their responsibility and authority range from occasional contributions in surveys and focus groups to full project sponsorship, which includes providing financial and political support.

Figure 3: Relationship between Stakeholders & Project

Some of the responsibilities of stakeholders are discussed below.

To assist in the identification of other stakeholders who should be consulted;

To prepare themselves for public workshops and/or meetings, and to attend/participate in them;

To rise above personal agendas, and to understand and appreciate that there will always be trade-offs;

In addition, stakeholders should understand that it is the sum total of all inputs from all participants that will add value to decision making, and that the process can recognize, but cannot be governed by, individual view points.

5.3.2 STAKEHOLDERS IDENTIFICATION

The stakeholders/ parties who need to be advised about the project and/ or participate in its preparation will include:

Members of the general public (interested and affected parties);

Issue based interest groups;

CSOs (Civil Society Organizations, including NGO’s and CBO’s);

Area based interest groups e.g. ward committees, CBO’s, conservancies, historical/ cultural groups (possibly an issue-based CBO);

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Spheres of government and parastatals (National departments, Provincial departments, District municipality, Eskom, Transnet);

Municipal service business units / sub-units;

Ward Councillors;

Investors and developers; and

Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Local and UThukela District Municipality

5.4 PROJECT REPORTING STRUCTURES

Project Management structures will be as follows:

Project Working Committee.

Project Steering Committee

Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Development & Planning Committee.

Roles and Responsibilities for each of these committees are discussed below.

5.4.1 PROJECT WORKING COMMITTEE

Project Working Committee (PWC) will comprise of the project team and the Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Municipality officials. The PWC will meet on a regular basis to consider the following:

Technical details regarding the content and process of the project.

Preparation for the Project Steering Committee meetings and public meetings.

Monitor progress and the budget.

5.4.2 PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE

The composition of the Project Steering Committee will be as follows:

Representatives of Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Municipality

UThukela District

Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.

Representatives of the land owners.

Additional members may be co-opted as and when needed.

5.4.2.1 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The roles and responsibilities of the Project Steering Committee will be as follows:

To provide sectoral technical input to the project

To manage the process in accordance with the project charter

To guide the process and advice the municipality accordingly

To evaluate the quality of reports and advice the municipality accordingly.

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5.4.2.2 ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEETINGS

At least three PSC meetings will be held throughout the project period. The meetings will either occur monthly and/or be linked to milestones. Arrangement for meetings will be as follows:

Invitations will be forwarded at least a two weeks before the date of the meeting.

All meetings will be held at the offices of Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Municipality.

An official of Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Municipality or his/her designate will chair all PSC meetings.

All meetings will take not more than three hours unless previously arranged or declared as a workshop.

Members are requested to indicate as early as possible if they are unable to attend a meeting.

PSC meetings will be regarded as formal municipal meetings and will be recorded accordingly.

Minutes of meetings will be sent to the PSC members in not more than a week after the date of the meeting.

Reports for discussion will be forwarded to PSC members at least one week before the date of the meeting.

5.4.3 EMNAMBITHI/ LADYSMITH DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE

The consultants will prepare a progress report for submission to the Emnambithi Development Planning Committee. The Committee will advise the Executive Committee whether the final product should be approved or not.

5.5 PARTICIPATION STRATEGIES

Participation strategies will be based on public meetings and stakeholder engagement. The final document will also be made available for public comment by posting the document on the official website of the Emnambithi/ Ladysmith Municipality.

5.5.1 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Stakeholder consultation and engagement will be sustained throughout the course of the project, and will be conducted through stakeholder interviews, focussed sessions, stakeholder workshops and community participation.

5.5.1.1 STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS

Stakeholders will be identified in terms of potential role and contribution towards the achievement of the objectives of the project. Appropriate engagement strategies would be adopted to suite the unique requirements of different stakeholders. Stakeholder interviews will be

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conducted with a range of role-players/stakeholders using semi-structured questionnaires.

5.5.1.2 STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOPS

At least two stakeholder workshops will be undertaken during the course of the project. Participants will be identified so as to ensure that all relevant interest groups are represented.

5.5.1.3 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

Community participation will be achieved through the distribution of leaflets throughout the municipal area, informing community members about the project and inviting them to participate in the project by means of making submissions. The leaflets will indicate the contact details and outline the aims and objectives of the project.

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6 PROGRAM

ACTIVITIES AUGUST 2010 SEPTEMBER 2010 OCTOBER 2010

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PHASE 0: PRELIMINARY PLANNING

Project Inception PHASE 1: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

Contextual analysis Spatial & Land use analysis Economic analysis Social and demographic analysis Infrastructure/services analysis Environmental assessment Transportation analysis

PHASE 2: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Development Vision Strategic Approach

Formulate Development Strategies Areas of Interventions

PHASE 3: IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK Schedule of catalytic project

Project implementation strategies Land release strategies Implementation program and action plans Potential sources of funding Land use management

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7 BUDGET

TIME IN MONTHS AMOUNT VAT DISBURSEMENT TOTAL Month 1 R 13 300.00 R 1 862.00 R 1 529.50 R 16 691.50 Month 2 R 94 400.00 R 13 216.00 R 10 856.00 R 118 472.00 Month 3 R 50 200.00 R 7 028.00 R 5 773.00 R 63 001.00 Grand-Total R 157 900.00 R 22 106.00 R 18 158.50 R 198 164.50

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