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CHAPTER 14 VILLIERSDORP  Urban efficiency/Spatial separation

• Physical, biophysical and ecological constraints such as the Elands River, steep

slopes and valuable agricultural land limit opportunities for urban development 14.1 BACKGROUND and expansion.

• Limited lower order convenience shopping and community facilities within easy

walking distance (1km and less) from Goniwe Park. VILLIERSDORP AT A GLANCE Total Population ± 9269 people  Socio-economic Role and function Agricultural service centre Rank order of town Rural node; 2nd order town • High level of seasonal migration into Villiersdorp linked with fruit farming, Comparative locational advantage Tourist destination vineyards and other agricultural activities contributes towards the pressure for Fruit packaging and related export services Natural setting (Pearl of ) urban expansion. Country town character Resorts (nearby)  Local Economic Development Economic base Agriculture Growth Potential Ranked 53 for 131 towns in the Western • High levels of poverty exist amongst a large percentage of the population. Cape • Lack of larger industrial erven and commercial and business properties. TTTABLE 14.114.1:::: VVV ILLIERSDORP AT A GLAGLANCENCE

 Infrastructure Backlog

 The role of Villiersdorp within the context of the overall municipal framework is that of • Subsidised housing backlog: 2600 (Housing database, 2009) an agricultural service centre. • 1115 Households do not have direct access to waterborne sanitation; 1986  The comparative economic advantages of the town include amongst other the residential erven are registered on the municipal indigent register. following:

• Intensive agricultural cultivation with high potential production capacity; 14.3 DEDEDEVELOPMENTDE VELOPMENT INFORMANTS • The potential to develop into a tourism destination,

• The as a major tourist attraction,  There are a number of intact patches of relatively well connected Western Rûens Shale • The rural village character, and Renosterveld (having a “critically endangered” ecosystem status) and Elgin Shale • The natural setting in which the town is located. Fynbos (having a “critically endangered” ecosystem status) within the urban edge –

these areas are listed as Critical Biodiversity Areas.  Given the importance the agriculture, the population of the town is characterized by the  The Elandskloof River, which skirts the eastern boundary of Villiersdorp, is an important seasonal migration of farm labour. It is anticipated that this phenomenon will continue ecological corridor. There are wetlands and/or floodplain areas associated with the over the next ten years and consequently the need for subsidized and off-farm worker Elandskloof River system that are similarly an important part of this ecological housing will increase. corridor.  Urban expansion opportunities are severely limited on public land.  The Kommissiekraal River, a tributary of the Elandskloof River which drains parts of the

Villiersdorp Nature Reserve, and which runs through Villiersdorp, is an important

ecological corridor. There are wetlands and/or floodplain areas associated with the 14.2 KEY CHALLENGES/ISSUECHALLENGES/ISSUESSSS

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Kommissiekraal River system that are similarly an important part of this ecological 14.4.1 The Spatial Vision corridor.  The Kommissiekraal River, which drains parts of the Theewaters Nature Reserve, is an Promote Villiersdorp as a 2nd order rural node and stimulate economic growth by important ecological corridor. There are wetlands and/or floodplain areas focusing on agricultural production and tourism development. associated with the Kommissiekraal River system that are similarly an important part of this ecological corridor. 14.4.2 The Spatial Concept Plan  A portion of the Theewaters Nature Reserve (a State Forest) and the Villiersdorp Nature Reserve (a local authority nature reserve) abut the north western boundary of The following main structuring elements informed the spatial vision and future growth Villiersdorp. The Theewaters Nature Reserve forms part of the Boland Mountain potential of Villiersdorp. The concept is illustrated in FFFiguFiguiguigurere 14.14.1re 111.... Complex, which is a World Heritage Site.  Intensive agricultural production and consequently high land values is characteristic of (i)(i)(i) Nodes: this area.  Undevelopable slopes of 1:4 and steeper are located towards the north-western • The Central Business District (CBD); boundary of the town. • Goniwe Park (high density residential area);  Development is restricted within 500m radius (the recommended safety zones) of the Villiersdorp Waste Water Treatment Works and the Refuse site; located respectively in (ii)(ii)(ii) Routes/Activity streets the south-eastern, lower lying part of the town and near the north eastern entrance to the town. • The to Caledon  Vacant municipal owned land is located to the north-west of the town and is largely • The R321 to . undevelopable because of the conservation status in selected areas, the steepness and • Main road; proximity to the canal. • Buitekant Street.

(iii) Edges 14.4 THE SPATIAL DEVELOPMDEVELOPMENTENT CONCEPT • Natural buffers to the north and east of Villiersdorp i.e. the Franschhoek  The spatial concept is a schematic representation of the broad based spatial Mountains (north) and the Elandskloof River (east). development proposals. The spatial concept informs the more detailed strategies and proposals. (iv) Districts

• The location of high potential intensive agriculture to the south-west and east of Villiersdorp;

(v)(v)(v) Landmarks

• The Theewaterskloof dam

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(ii)(ii)(ii) Promote:

• infill and densification within the existing urban footprint (b) (c); • Villiersdorp as an agri-tourism destination (a); • The provision of sufficient housing stock (a) (b).

(iii) Restrict:

• urban development on steep slopes (c); • urban development on intensive agricultural land to the east and directly south of the town (c); • leapfrog development east of the Elandskloof River (c)

(iv) Maintain / Protect:

• the open space corridors created by the Kommissiekraal Spruit and the Elandskloof River (c); • the rural character of Villiersdorp (a).

(v)(v)(v) Contain:

• the expansion of Villiersdorp onto environmental sensitive areas. (c) FFFIGURE 14.14.1 1:11::: VVV ILLIERSDORP SPASPATIALTIAL CONCEPT PLAN

14.4.4 Spatial Restructuring 14.4.3 Principles for implementing the spatial concept 111 Forthcoming from the proposed spatial concept, the need exist for strategic (i)(i)(i) Encourage: interventions (spatial restructuring) to create an integrated and compact urban form. These interventions are schematically illustrated in Figure 14.2 and include: • the strengthening of the Villiersdorp CBD (a); • the spatial integration of the higher density residential areas with the Villiersdorp (i)(i)(i) Spatial Integration CBD (b); • urban expansion mainly in a south-western direction (b); • Strengthening the north-south linkage between Goniwe Park and the CBD area by developing Buitekant Street as an activity street. • Encouraging social integration through the upgrading of the quality of existing sport and recreational facilities and rationalizing the usage thereof between different racial and income groups.

1 Western Cape Provincial Spatial Development Framework - Areas of Intervention (a) Socio-Economic Development – alleviate poverty (b) Settlement Restructuring – promote spatial and social separation (c) Environmental Sustainability - promote environmental protection

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(ii)(ii)(ii) Densification rate of 3% between 2009 and 2019, it is estimated that approximately 99ha of land is required to address the projected housing needs for the next 10 years. In addition to • Promote the implementation of general densification principles i.e. infill residential land use requirements, land for community facilities will also be required development, sub-division of erven, second dwellings etc within the urban edge and a total of ±109ha of land is considered necessary to address the projected need (refer Table 14.3 for guidelines). for urban growth up to 2019 (refer TTTableTable 14.14.2222).

(iii) New Growth Areas

• Future urban growth is proposed in a south western and southern direction towards the Theewaterskloof dam.

DENSIFICATION Densification Assumption Units Gained Vacant erven 10% vacant erven developed 5 2nd Dwellings 10% of single residential erven 90 developed (excluding high density areas) Sub-divisions 10% of single residential erven 90 developed (excluding high density areas) Vacant land 30% of vacant land developed @ 918 20du/ha Total 20du/ha 1103 (55ha) (B)

RESIDENTIAL: 2019

Housing Category Existing Housing Population Units Required LLLandLand Ha required Backlog Increase ReqRequireduired including (ha) densificatio

nnn FIGURE 14.14.2 2:22::: VVV ILLIERSDORP SPATIAL INTEGRATIONINTEGRATION CONCEPTCONCEPT PLAN (Ha) Low Density Housing 597 199 20 11 14.5 POPULATION GROWTH ANANDD LAND USE REQUIREMEREQUIREMENTS:NTS: Medium Density Housing 995 249 12 6.5

High Density Housing 2389 478 14 7.8  Population projections based on historic trends for Villiersdorp, illustrated that the town Subsidised Housing 2600 2600 74 74 had a population growth rate of 9% p.a. between 1996 and 2001 which declined to 3% Total 2600 3981 3526 120 (A) 99.3(C) p.a. between 2001 and 2007. Assuming an average population growth

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Assumptions: 14.6 URBAN EDGE: (((PLAN 14.14.3 333))) Average % of population Household Density  Within the context of the overarching growth development strategy for the municipality Low Density 15% 3 10du/ha and given the wider role of Villiersdorp within the municipality, the need to make Medium Density 25% 4 20du/ha High Density 60% 5 35du/ha adequate spatial provision for urban expansion is considered most critical. In Subsidy housing - - 35du/ha determining the urban edge for the Villiersdorp, consideration was given to the COMMUNITY FACILITIES 2 following: Community Dwelling Unit per facility Hectare per facility Villiersdorp land Facilities requirements (ha) • The Provincial Spatial Development Framework: Villiersdorp has been identified as Primary School 1100 2.8 9.0 a priority town with high human needs and high development potential (PSDF, Secondary 2500 4.8 6.8 2009). School • The municipal growth strategy: The north-south linkage along the R43 is Clinic 2500 0.2 0.3 Community 18000 1.5 - regarded as the regional transport corridor, linking the N1 and the Hospital Valley Regional Corridor via Worcester with the Proposed Overberg Regional Library 4000 0.05 0.04 Corridor (along the N2) (Refer section 3.4.6.2(i)) – The triangular road transport Community 6000 0.35 0.21 network). Villiersdorp would become an important link between the proposed Centre Overberg Regional Development Corridor and the Breede River Valley Regional Sport Field / 1200 1.4 4.1 Corridor located in the Boland. Parks • The intrinsic and systemic value of the natural areas directly surrounding the (neighbourhood ) Villiersdorp urban area: The foothills of the north western Franschhoek Mountain Fire Station 20000 0.3 - range are too steep for development. The Elandskloof River acts as a natural Police Station 12000 0.5 - barrier to contain development along the eastern parts of the town. Total 20.5(D) • Projected future urban growthgrowth: According to the population projections for TOTAL GREEN FIELD RESIDENTIAL LAND REQUIREMENTS Villiersdorp, (refer Table 14.14.14.2222) ±109ha is required to accommodate the projected Total C+D 119.8ha urban growth for the next ten years. A severe shortage of public land exists TABLE 14.2:14.2: P ROJECTED LAND REQUREQUIREMENTSIREMENTS TT 14.2::PP within the commonage and therefore the projected land use requirements cannot

be accommodated within the existing public land ownership scenarios.

14.7 SECTOR STRATEGIES

14.7.1 Biophysical Environment

• Sensitive areas of the biophysical environment should be managed with conservation objectives in mind, and there should be limited urban development in these area only. In this regard, the following areas are of particular importance: - The patches of Western Rûens Shale Renosterveld within the urban edge. Key objectives of managing these areas would include the maintenance of the

connectivity between the patches and their incorporation into open space areas. 2Behrens & Watson (1996): Making Urban Places: Principles and Guidelines for Layout Planning (UPRU, UCT)

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- The riverine environment of the Kommissiekraal and Elands River, as well as the wetlands and floodplains associated with these rivers, which function as an ecological corridors and linear open space systems. 14.7.3 Spatial and Social Integration Strategy

SSS1S1114444.3.3.3.3 Address the fragmentation of the spatial structure of VilliersdorpVilliersdorp,, encourage integration and improve accessibility between Nuwe Dorp, Goniwe Park and 14.7.2 Densification and Development of vacant land (((refer( PlPlPlanPlan 14.14.2222 ))) integration and improve accessibility between Nuwe Dorp, Goniwe Park and the CBD. the CBD.

SSS1S1114444.2.2.2.2 Encourage densification within the urban edge in accordance with the (i) Spatial Context recommended guidelines listed in the TTTaTaaableble 14.3 belowbelow.... (i)(i) Spatial Context

The town is characterized by limited developable areas located within the existing

urban edge. Therefore, future urban growth is proposed in a southern direction towards The average density of residential development in the western part of town is 25du/ha (erven the Theewaterskloof Dam. In general, priority should be given to linking higher density smaller than 250m²). Second dwelling units (backyard dwellers) already exist on the majority residential areas with areas of mixed use activities in order to facilitate access to of these erven resulting in even higher densities and therefore, no major densification could economic opportunities. Consideration should be given to inadequate and poorly be expected in this area. Densification should mainly be directed towards the areas adjoining distributed open spaces, recreational facilities and public amenities. the Buitekant Street and in the CBD. The following densification guidelines are (ii)(ii)(ii) Spatial and Social Integration Proposals / Guidelines recommended:

• Integration Areas: Planning ExistinExistingg Target Density Private Vacant Public Land Use Guidelines Area Density Vacant Land (>1ha) − Buitekant Street links Goniwe Park with the town centre and it’s designation Erven as an activity street should improve accessibility to businesses and PA-A: 36du/ha 36du/ha 2 - Encourage sub-divisions to community facilities located in the central part of town. A pedestrian secure land tenure for back walkway and cycle route (non-motorised transport) could be developed along yard dwellers. the street to strengthen its connectivity. PA-B: 6du/ha 12du/ha 26 Ham Street Densification is proposed by − Infill development on publicly owned erven located along the northern edge Erven (±2ha) means of subdivision and of town should (refer Plan 14.14.2222 , PA-B): and Berg second dwelling units; vacant Street Erven erven are available for (±1ha). consolidation and higher o Aim to provide a range of erf sizes and tenure options to encourage density re-development. social integration between different income groups, and PA-C: 6du/ha 18du/ha 1 - Higher density residential o Achieve higher density levels. development i.e. apartments/flats (note ground floor should remain for retail and business uses). PA-D: 8du/ha 15du/ha 24 - Densification is proposed by means of subdivision and second dwelling units. PA-E 13du/ha 17du/ha 8 - Densification is proposed by means of subdivision and second dwelling units. TTTABLE 14.314.3:::: DDD ENSIFICATION GUIDELIGUIDELINESNES

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• Integration Space required to address the projected low density housing requirements until 2019. • Area A has been earmarked for low density residential development. The sport grounds located in Church Street (Area L) and the facility located at • The desirability of extending the Theewaterskloof Conservancy towards the north northern end of Buitekant Street (Area G) should be upgraded to provide quality western boundary of the urban edge should be investigated. This area could be spaces to improve social integration. secured for conservation purposes as part of the land use planning process of obtaining development rights for area A. 14.7.4 Human Settlement Strategy

SSS1S1114444.4.4.4.4 Address the projected housing needs in a manner that will encouencouragerage social integration between Goniwe Park and the lower density residential areas; encourage residential development within easy walking distance from urban activities

• The housing need can be categorised into a range of income and density levels i.e. high density, medium density /GAP housing and low density. The land requirements for each category are explained below.

(i)(i)(i) High density housing (Refer Figure 14.14.3 333 )))

• The subsidized housing backlog in Villiersdorp is ±2600 households and it is estimated that approximately 74 ha is required at a density of 35 du/ha to clear the existing backlog. • It is projected that a further ±8 ha is required to accommodate the population growth and high density residential needs for the next 10 years. The need also exist to address the large demand for off-farm worker housing and GAP housing. • Areas D and E are earmarked for high density residential development which include off-farm worker housing.

(ii)(ii)(ii) Medium density (Refer Figure 14.14.3 333 )))

FFFIGURE 14.14.3 3:33::: RRR ESIDENTIAL LAND ALLOALLOCATIONSCATIONS • Approximately 7ha of land is required at a density of 20 dwelling units per hectare to address the projected medium density housing need until 2019. • Area B and C are earmarked for medium density housing and it is proposed that a 14.7.5 Local Economic Development Strategy variety of erf sizes be introduced in order to promote an integrated and inclusive neighbourhood consisting of a range income groups. SSS1S1114444.5.5.5.5 Develop Villiersdorp as a rural/agrrural/agriculturalicultural node andand promote the

Theewaterskloof Dam as a major tourism landmark. (iii) Low Density Housing (Refer Figure 14.14.3 333 and Plan 14.14.3333 )))

• Approximately 11 hectares of land at a density of 10 dwelling units per hectare are

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Local Economic development in Villiersdorp will primarily be driven by agricultural and • It is proposed that urban design and architectural guidelines should be prepared tourism development. The aim is to encourage growth within the agricultural sector to improve the appearance of the CBD. The guidelines should amongst other and to maximise the tourism potential of the Theewaterskloof dam. The spatial address building styles, height, materials, advertising, pedestrianisation, proposals to address these aims are set out in the tourism sector strategy below landscaping and heritage resources. (PPParagraphParagraph 14.14.7.117.11). • Area K is earmarked as a local business node/ secondary cluster of businesses to accommodate the needs of the proposed residential development expansion area 14.7.6 Commercial and Business Development Strategy (Refer FFFigFigigigureure 14.14.4444 and PlPlPlanPlananan 14.14.3333 ))) (Area EEE ).

SSS1S1114444.6.6.6.6 Guide business and commercial development towards the Central Business District of Villiersdorp. (i)(i)(i) Spatial Context:

• The existing town centre of Villiersdorp developed in a linear pattern along Main Street. The town centre is currently characterised by:

− degraded buildings, − high volumes of through traffic, and − a pedestrian unfriendly environment

• Reduce the existing conflict between pedestrians and vehicular movement. • A land use survey has revealed no vacant business properties exist within the CBD.

(ii)(ii)(ii) Commercial and Business Proposals / Guidelines

• It is recommended that the town centre should be extended to include:

− Graaff Street to the north − Villiers Street to the east − Voortrekker Street to the south, and − Protea Street to the west.

• Retail and business land uses should be directed towards the CBD: Core Economic Zone. It is proposed that the properties adjacent to Buitekant Street should be earmarked as the peripheral economic zone. Non-residential land uses and secondary businesses i.e. guesthouses, restaurants, medical practices etc. should FFFIGURE 14.414.4:::: CCC OMMERCIAL AND BUSINEBUSINESSSS LAND ALLOCATIONS be encouraged to locate within the peripheral economic zone. To promote the use

of alternative sustainable transport modes, a safe and continuous pedestrian and 14.7.7 Industrial Development Strategy (Refer FFFigFigigigureure 14.14.5 555 ))) cycle route between Goniwe Park and the CBD along Buitekant Street is proposed.

This should also reduce the existing conflict between pedestrian and vehicle movement. SSS1S1114444.7.7.7.7 AAAllocateAllocate ananan agriagri----industrialindustrial node south of Villiersdorp.

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(i)(i)(i) Spatial contextcontext::::

The industrial land uses in Villiersdorp are characterised by large agricultural related industries i.e. ware housing / pack stores and distribution companies. The majority of existing industrial erven have been developed and a shortage of larger erven to accommodate industrial land uses, exist. As a result, industrial activities have spilled over to land located at the intersection of the R43 with the R45

(ii)(ii)(ii) Industrial proposals / guidelines

The R43 and R45 provide good accessibility and the recent industrial development at the intersection of these two roads have unlocked the area for future development. It is proposed that areas N and R should be earmarked for future agri-industrial development. Urban design and architectural guidelines should be prepared for these areas to encourage good quality design development at the entrance/gateway to town. The guidelines should amongst other address building styles, height, materials, advertising, pedestrianisation and landscaping.

FFFIGURE 14.14.55:55::: INDUSTRINDUSTRIAL IAL LAND ALLOCATION

14.7.8 Community Facilities (Refer Plan 14.14.3333 )))

SSS1S1114444.8.8.8.8 DDDevelopDevelop community facilities within 1km walking distance from residential areas in order improve accessibility to these facilitiesfacilities..

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(i)(i)(i) Spatial Context: S1S1S14S1 444....10101010 Preserve the remaining conservation worthy buildingbuildingss in the CBD and the surrounding Heritage Precincts by implementing appropriate heritage Goniwe Park and Nuwedorp have limited access to certain community facilities and the management strategies and adopting the proposed Urban Conservation Areas. need was identified to centralize essential public amenities within a well-developed community precinct that could include land uses such as a clinic, day hospital, crèche, (i)(i)(i) Spatial Context adult training facilities etc. It is estimated that approximately 9 ha of land will be required to accommodate future community facilities needs. These areas should be Villiersdorp was established in 1841 by Pieter Hendrik de Villiers, on part of his farm centrally located within easy walking distance (±1km) from residential areas. Radyn. Incidentally, the daughter of Pieter Hendrik De Villiers of Radyn, the founder of the town, married a farm hand called Graaff. Both their sons David (later Sir) and his son (ii)(ii)(ii) Community Facilities Proposals / GuGuidelinesidelines (also Sir David) later became very well known and respected figures in South African politics (Fransen, 2006 p. 263). • Area H consists of a land use mix which includes existing community facilities. The area is located adjacent to the CBD and has the potential to develop in a civic (ii)(ii)(ii) Heritage Proposals / GuidelinesGuidelines:::: precinct. • Area J has been identified to accommodated the projected future community Six precincts with heritage significance are proposed for Villiersdorp (Refer Plan 14.14.3333): facility needs (±9ha) • Cemetery: TTTheT existing cemetery, the WWTW has reached its capacity. Expansion • Precinct A: The De Villiers Graaff School complex was built with a donation by Sir of the new facility north of Main Street is proposed. Additional options should De Villiers Graaff and was also named after him. The original buildings were also be investigated. designed in 1907 by the firm of Forsyth and Parker, in the Cape Dutch Revival style. Several later additions were made in keeping with the style. 14.7.9 Infrastructure • Precinct B: Main Road is now a commercial node with a few buildings of note, namely the Dutch Reformed Church (1950), Eureka Hall (1940), the Old Mill S14.9 Upgrade bulk infrasinfrastructuretructure facilities to create sufficientsufficient capacity ttoo address the (substantially altered), Combrinck’s Gift and a few Victorian and Cape Dutch needs of the community and accommodate future development/economic buildings. There is still enough old fabric to justify a streetscape, but this area is growth vulnerable to development. New buildings have mostly not respected the older architectural styles and impact the streetscape negatively. The following bulk infrastructure upgrades is likely to be required in the future: • Precinct C: A section of Victoria and Graaff Streets contain some Victorian, • Water source: an additional water source with a yield of 1 600Ml/a. Edwardian and Cape Dutch architecture. There are a few homes outside of this • Water treatment works: an additional 5.8 Ml/d treatment capacity. cluster, which have retained their intrinsic values and should be included in a • Reservoir capacity: an additional 7.0 Ml reservoir capacity will be required. An Heritage Register. additional 1.1 Ml higher lying reservoir capacity is also likely to be required to • Precinct D: Muller and Voortrekker Streets are lined with examples of Victorian accommodate the proposed future development allocated on higher lying areas. and Edwardian architecture. The streets lined with old oak trees and furrows, and • Waste Water Treatment Works: an additional 1.2 Ml/d treatment capacity. there is an old bridge in Muller Street across the Kommissiekraal River. • Precinct E: A few buildings have survived in Prince Albert, Upington and Caledon Streets. Unfortunately there is no cluster worthy of conservation and the 14.7.10 Heritage Strategy streetscape value is limited to the very old oak trees and furrows. Clusters of trees lining the streets are visible on the 1942 aerial photographs. Precinct F: Watsonia Street contains the first semi-detached homes built for people displaced under Apartheid (1959) in Villiersdorp. Many homes have been altered and modernised but a homogenous streetscape is still visible. The

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precinct does not have exceptional architectural value, but it has high • The Theewaterskloof Resort and Yacht club associational and political heritage value. (ii)(ii)(ii) Tourism Proposals and Guidelines

• A Theewaterskloof tourism node that includes the Dennehof resort and the Theewaterskloof Golf estate is proposed. The municipality should seek to secure ownership and upgrade the Dennehof resort into a popular tourism destination. • The municipality is aiming to secure land on the embankment of the dam (Area S) for tourism development purposes. This proposal is regarded by the Theewaterskloof Municipality as a short term intervention to initiate tourism development and in the longer term to facilitate economic growth. • A tourism strategy should be drafted in order to address and integrate the proposed tourism initiatives within Villiersdorp.

14.7.12 Transport Strategy

No Transport Proposals

14.8 The 2030 VISION

FFFIGURE 14.614.6:::: VVV ILLIERSDORP HERITAGE PRECINCTS The vision for Villiersdorp as identified in the 2030 Green Light Vision document within the 14.7.11 Tourism (((Refer( Plan 14.3))) context of five strategic thrusts are tabulated in the table below. The table summarises how the SDF unlocks opportunities to implement the said plans / programmes. SSS1S1114444.11.11.11.11 Encourage tourism related land uses and the development of the Theewaterskloof Dam as a major tourism attraction within the OverbergOverber g district. Strategic Thrust Role of Villiersdorp SDF Alignment A desirable Consolidation of A total of ±83ha of land has been allocated for place to live existing settlements high density residential units, 22ha for and development of medium density / GAP housing and 27 ha for (i)(i)(i) Spatial context: high-income housing low density residential units. Furthermore, a Villiersdorp and environs have major tourism potential deriving from the picturesque options around the Rural Development Area (RDA) has been natural setting and the Theewaterskloof Dam as a major landmark in the natural dam. identified at the Theewaterskloof dam and landscape. The tourism development opportunities of the area, specifically that of the surrounding area. The main purpose of a dam is however, underutilised. To capitalize on the major tourism potential of the dam, RDA is to: the link between the dam and the town need to be strengthened. - implement land use management guidelines to guide development. The existing tourist attractions include: - provide the necessary services and facilities to the surrounding • The Dennehof resort (Owned by the Overberg District Municipality); community. • The Theewaterskloof Golf Estate; - identify rural nodes in the rural

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environment that may become the 14.9 PROPOSED IDP PROJECTS: focus of non-agricultural activity. - stimulate local economic The following spatial proposals/projects are considered to have budgetary implications for the development. municipality and should be included in the Municipal Integrated Development Plan (IDP): - protect surrounding areas from the proliferation of unsuitable land use practice. SPATIAL PROJECTS PROPROPOSEDPOSED TO BE INCLUDED IN IDP: - protect high agricultural potential  Provision of NMT along Buitekant Street. land.  Provision of Community Facilities (refer table 14.2) and development of a Civic precinct  Provision of Subsidized and GAP housing Visitor Gateway from Refer Section 14.7.11 for tourism strategy and  Compilation of a Development Framework Plan and Urban Design Guidelines for the CBD  Compilation of a Development Framework Plan and Urban Design Guidelines for the proposed Destination Franschoek offering proposals for Villiersdorp and Section 4.6 for agri-industrial node south of the CBD and the town’s gateway. farm accommodation the Tourism development Strategy for the  Infrastructure Upgrades: water sports on the entire municipal area. - Additional Water Source Theewaterskloof dam. - Water treatment works It is also the start of - Reservoir capacity - the wine biodiversity Wastewater Treatment Works  Development of a tourism strategy for Villiersdorp route.  Secure ownership from Overberg District Municipality and upgrade Dennehof resort. Centre of To become a model of This vision does not have any spatial

Learning entrepreneurship implication however; refer to section 14.4.3 training in schools, in for the principles of implementing the spatial partnership with the vision for Villiersdorp. private sector and a role model for creative agricultural partnerships. Vibrant Agricultural economy The local economic development strategy for Economy linked to deciduous Villiersdorp is to develop the town as a fruit and wine rural/agricultural node and promote the farmlands supported Theewaterskloof Dam as a major tourism by a secondary landmark (refer section 14.7.5). agricultural centre and tourism. Low carbon and Model of sustainable The Vision for Villiersdorp within the context green business farming in partnership of low carbon and green business does not with the private sector. have a direct spatial implication however, section 11.7 provides general renewable energy strategies, applicable to the entire Theewaterskloof municipal area.

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