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0 + Draft Reviewed 2020-2021 Integrated Development Plan A STORY OF GARDEN ROUTE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY A place of opportunities whose sole focus is serving its community. Municipality well located on the N2 between two (2) of the country’s cities. A district with good transport and road infrastructure network. Situated halfway between national ports and has its own two (2) recreational ports. Pristine beaches and a relatively unspoilt environment. The district is well known for its tourist’s attractions and natural beauty Growth Nodes in Garden Route District Area The economic growth and development of the district depends on monopolising on its competitive advantages. The district has a wide range of competitive advantages ranging from: - The coastal line, with opportunities of ocean economy, coastal tourism. - Large Forestry, - Arable land for agriculture and farming, - Effective natural resources. WC:044 This municipality is situated in a district, which is informally known as the Garden Route, with its hubs, nestled among the slopes of the majestic Outeniqua Mountains and flanked by the Indian Ocean to the south. It is situated on the major transport routes between Cape Town in the south and Port Elizabeth in the east. WC:041 Kannaland municipality is renowned for its cheese factories and the production of world famous dairy and wine products. WC:043 Its main economic activity is agriculture (Aloes, cattle, dairy, ostriches, sheep, timber, vegetable and wines), fishing light industry, petrochemicals and tourism. WC:047 This municipality is situated along the Garden Route. Bitou is rife with a number of invertebrates such as anemones, nudibranchs and sponges. Bitou has over four different kinds of reefs and is particularly famous for being the best night-time diving spot. WC:042 This municipality is nestled in the shadow of the shadows of the Langeberg Mountains and in the embrace of the warm Idian Ocean, stretching from the Breede River in the west to the Gourits River in the east. WC:048 This municipality is one of the smallest municipalities of the seven that makes up the district, accounting for only 5% of its geographical area, main economic sectors; wholesales and retail trade, catering and accomodation, finance, insurance, real estate and business. WC:045 The greater Oudtshoorn area is nestled at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains in the little Karoo region. It is defined as the semi-desert area with a unique and sensitive natural environment. It was once the indigenous home of the Khoi-san people and the rock paintings on the walls of the caves in the surroundings area sends a message that survival in this area requires respect for the natural environment. EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS ..................................................................................... 8 REPORT OUTLINE ............................................................................................................ 10 EXECUTIVE MAYOR’S FOREWORD .............................................................................. 13 MUNICIPAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE ............................................................................ 15 THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................. 18 CHAPTER 1: The Vision .................................................................................................. 56 CHAPTER 2: Socio Economic Profile of the District .................................................. 58 CHAPTER 3: Spatial Planning ....................................................................................... 92 CHAPTER 4: Bulk Infrastructure Development ........................................................ 107 CHAPTER 5: Environment & Health Services ........................................................... 133 CHAPTER 6: Local Economic Development ........................................................... 149 CHAPTER 7: Good Governance ............................................................................... 183 CHAPTER 8: Institutional Development .................................................................... 218 CHAPTER 9: Financial Analysis ................................................................................... 250 CHAPTER 10: Disaster Management ........................................................................ 254 CHAPTER 11: Spatial Development Framework ..................................................... 310 CHAPTER 12: Conclusion ............................................................................................ 321 ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS AQMP - Air Quality Management Plan AG - Auditor-General B2B - Back to Basics CIF - Capital Investment Framework CIP - Comprehensive Infrastructure Plan CMP - Coastal Management Programme DBSA - Development Bank of South Africa DCF - District Co-ordinating Forum DEDAT - Department of Environment, Agriculture and Tourism DITP - District Integrated Transport Plan DLG - Department of LocalGovernment DM - District Municipality DMF - Disaster Management Framework DOE - Department of Education DOH - Department of Human Settlements DOPT - Department of Public Works and Transport DORA - Division of Revenue Act DWAF - Department of Water Affairs and Forestry EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment EPWP - Extended Public Works Programme GDP - Gross Domestic Product GIS - Geographical Information System HDI - Human Development Index ICT - Information Communication Technology IDP - Integrated Development Plan IEP - Integrated Environmental Programme ITP - Integrated Transport Plan IURP - Integrated Urban Renewal Programme IWMP - Integrated Waste Management Plan JOC - Joint Operations Centre JPI - Joint Planning Initiative KPA - Key Performance Area KPI - Key Performance Indicator LED - Local Economic Development LGMTEC - Local Government Medium Term Expenditure Committee LUMF - Land Use Management Framework LUMS - Land Use Management System LUPA - Land Use Planning Act MANCOM - Executive Management Committee MAYCO - Mayoral Committee MDG - Millennium Development Goals MEC - Member of the Executive Council MERO - Municipal Economic Review Outlook MFMA - Municipal Finance Management Act MGRO - Municipal Governance Review MSA - Municipal Systems Act mSCOA - Municipal Standard Classification of Accounts MIG - Municipal Infrastructure Grant MMF - Municipal Managers Forum MTEF - Medium-Term Expenditure Framework NDMF - National Disaster Management Framework NDP - National Development Plan 2030 NMTP - Non – Motorised Transport Plan NSDP - National Spatial Development Perspective PMS - Performance Management System PSDF - Provincial Spatial Development Framework RBAB - Risk Based Audit Plan RRAMS - Rural Roads Asset Management System SCEP - South Cape Economic Partnership SDF - Spatial Development Framework SDGs - Sustainable Development Goals SDBIP - Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan SEA - Strategic Environmental Assessment SEP - Socio Economic Profile SPLUMA - Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act SMME - Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises StatsSA - Statistics South Africa WCIF - Western Cape Infrastructure Framework WSA - Water Services Authority WSP - Workplace Skills Plan Garden Route District Municipality Draft Reviewed 2020-2021 IDP REPORT OUTLINE The structure of the IDP is as follows: CHAPTER 1: THE VISION Chapter one of the IDP provides a concise summary of the municipal vision, mission and values. CHAPTER 2: SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE OF THE DISTRICT, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMY This chapter provides a detailed profile of the Garden Route District relating to the status of development in the region. CHAPTER 3: SPATIAL PLANNING This chapter address the current status of the various spaces in the district that relates to agriculture, air, and biodiversity water and beyond. CHAPTER 4: SERVICE DELIVERY AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT An overview of the services delivered by Garden Route is discussed in this chapter. Mention is also made of the Roads Services Projects. CHAPTER 5: ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH SERVICES Discuss the status of the environment and health services in the Garden Route district and address the programs that are in place to measure, prevent, limit and minimize environmental damage. CHAPTER 6: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Gives an overview of the various business sectors in the Garden Route Region and the opportunities and current projects within the various sectors CHAPTER 7: GOOD GOVERNANCE Gives an overview of how public resources are managed in terms of Internal Audit, Risk Management, Performance Management, ICT, Records Management etc. CHAPTER 8: INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Addresses the human resources in the institution CHAPTER 9: FINANCIAL ANALYSIS Chapter 12 provides the District Municipality’s financial strategies, medium term expenditure, proposed budget as well as the 3 Year Capital Plan CHAPTER 10: DISASTER MANAGEMENT Chapter 10 focuses on the risks and the consequences of the disaster in Garden Route Region. There is also a focus on Climate Change and the Water Status of the Garden Route District CHAPTER 11: SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK Chapter 11 provides guidelines for land use management system for municipality, also talks to climate change, biodiversity management, air quality and spatial development framework objectives aligned with IDP objectives and strategies Garden Route District Municipality Draft Reviewed 2020-2021 IDP VISION Garden Route the leading, enabling, inclusive district,