8/9 Mile Interim Local Development Plan (2010 – 2015)
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NATIONAL CAPITAL DISTRICT COMMISSION 8/9 MILE INTERIM LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2010 – 2015) August 2010 Strategic Planning Regulatory Services Telephone: 325 4711 NCDC Lagatoi Haus 325 0280 P. O. Box 7270, BOROKO, National Capital District 325 0832 Facsimile: 323 1182 Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................ i Table of Contents cont’d ................................................................................................................................................ ii List of Figures ................................................................................................................................................................ ii List of Maps .................................................................................................................................................................... ii Glossary ........................................................................................................................................................................ iii Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................................................................ iv Legal Basis ..................................................................................................................................................................... v SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Role of the 8/9 Mile Area in the NCD Context....................................................................... 3 1.3 Existing Land Use ................................................................................................................... 4 1.4 Existing Zoning ....................................................................................................................... 5 1.5 Constraints and Opportunities ................................................................................................. 5 SECTION 2 – PLAN OUTCOMES .............................................................................................. 6 2.1 Vision ...................................................................................................................................... 6 2.2 Desired Outcomes ................................................................................................................... 6 2.3 Environment ............................................................................................................................ 6 2.4 Economic Vitality ................................................................................................................. 11 2.5 Social Services ...................................................................................................................... 14 2.5.1 Schools ...................................................................................................................... 14 2.5.2 Police ......................................................................................................................... 16 2.5.3 Health Services .......................................................................................................... 16 2.6 Historic & Cultural Setting ................................................................................................... 18 2.7 Settlements Upgrading .......................................................................................................... 21 2.8 Transport & Road .................................................................................................................. 22 2.9 Infrastructure Services - General ........................................................................................... 24 2.9.1 Water Supply ............................................................................................................. 24 2.9.2 Sewerage ................................................................................................................... 24 2.9.3 Electricity .................................................................................................................. 24 2.8.4 Telikom ...................................................................................................................... 25 SECTION 3 - CONTROLS ......................................................................................................... 26 3.1 Plan Structure ........................................................................................................................ 26 3.2 Plan Controls ......................................................................................................................... 27 3.2.1 District 1 – Core District ....................................................................................... 28 3.2.2 District 2 – Moitaka/8 Mile .................................................................................... 33 3.2.3 District 3 – Bomana ............................................................................................... 36 3.2.4 District 4 – Iwa Garu ............................................................................................. 40 3.2.5 District 5 – Neibira ................................................................................................ 45 3.2.6 District 6 – Mt. Eriama .......................................................................................... 50 3.2.7 District 7 – Eriama East......................................................................................... 55 3.2.8 District 8 – East Morata......................................................................................... 57 3.3 Road Development Program ................................................................................................. 59 3.4 Factors for consideration in Planning.................................................................................... 63 APPENDICES ................................................................................................................................ 64 Bibliography ................................................................................................................................... 64 i Table of Contents cont’d List of Figures Figure 01 Population Growth Figure 02 Intercensal Annual Growth Rate Figure 03 Existing Land Use List of Maps Map 01 Plan Boundary Map 02 Population Density Map 03 Land Use Map 04 Existing Zoning Map 05 Constraints & Factors affecting development Map 06 Natural Environment Map 07 Social & Cultural Features Map 08 Settlement Categories Map 09 Road hierarchy, National Roads & Bus Stops Map 10 Road Type & Condition Map 11 Water Supply system & Telecommunication Network Map 12 District Boundary Map Map 13 8/9 Mile Proposed Zoning Map 14 Core District Map 15 Moitaka - 8 Mile Map 16 Bomana Map 17 Iwa Garu Map 18 Neibira Map 19 Mt Eriama Map 20 Eriama East Map 21 Morata East Map 22 Geomorphology Map 23 Topography Map 24 Slope Categories ii Glossary In this plan, unless the contrary to the intention appears: Developable Land Land that can be feasibly developed without any costly engineering or environmental intervention. District For the purposes of Plan, planning areas clearly distinguished by boundaries of existing and proposed land uses as depicted on Map 13. Landscaping any development that modifies the visible feature of the area, including but not limited to 1) flora or fauna, 2) landforms, terrain or elevation, or 3) structures such as buildings, fences, etc. Outcomes A desired end result as a derived from implementing the Plan. Physical Carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operations in, Development on, over or under land, or the making of any material change in the use of any building or other land. Plan Area The area of the Local Development Plan as depicted on Map 01. Subdivision Subdivision of an area of land into two or more parts. Urban Design Special arrangements which are guided by accepted principles to achieve a desired urban form. iii Acknowledgements This document was prepared by the Strategic Planning Section of the Regulatory Services Department of the National Capital District Commission under the direction of Manager – Strategic Planning, Mr. Kenneth Atasoa. The Strategic Planning Team comprised of: Mr. Kenneth Atasoa (Manager) Ms. Amanda Binoka (Physical Planner – Environment) Ms. Kemo Pepena (Physical Planner – Transport & Infrastructure) Ms. Jacklyne Taranu (Physical Planner – Social) Mr. Wesley Yanum (a/Planner - GIS) Mr. Alex Arus (Technical Officer – GIS) Mr. Albert Laku (Research Officer – Social) Ms. Shelani Lavu (Data Entry Clerk) We thank Mr. Donald Malsbury (former Manager – Strategic Planning) who assisted the team with formulating the Land Use Procedures Manual. Mr. Malsbury provided direction, encouragement and advice to the team in the initial phases of the project. A special word of appreciation goes to Mr. Leslie Alu, City Manager and Ms. Angela Mageto, Director Regulatory Services Department for their advice, encouragement and support throughout the various phases of the project. Thanks must go to the drivers of the Regulatory Services