BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The purpose of this document is to provide clients with a basic insight into the capabilities, experience and resources of Urban Perspectives Town & Regional Planning cc.
The firm is based in Centurion, South Africa (75 Jean Avenue, Doringkloof) and provides a broad range of Consulting Town and Regional Planning and Project Management services over a wide geographic area to a variety of clients.
Through co-operation with numerous well-known firms from other disciplines, the firm is able to cater for a diverse range of planning projects.
KEY PERSONNEL
JM Enslin [B(TRP) Pret]: Member
WG Groenewald [B(TRP) Pret & TRP(SA)]: Member
L Lewis [B(TRP) Pret] Member
A Oosthuizen [B(TRP) Pret]
W Slabbert [B(TRP) Pret]
A du Preez [B(Iuris)UNISA]
N Roux [Receptionist]
CATEGORIES OF EXPERTISE
Strategic Planning (Integrated Development Plans, Regional Spatial Development Frameworks and Land Development Objectives)
Regional and Development Planning
Township Establishment and cost effective residential, retail and industrial Township Design , taking Engineering Services into account and by making use of CAD , the production of calculated plans (of Surveyor-General standard) to make fast track planning possible.
Upgrading and formalisation of existing informal settlements.
Development Control through rezonings, subdivisions, consolidations and consent uses.
Digital Mapping , ideal for compiling digital Town Planning Schemes.
Shopping Centre investigations and applications
Property and Portfolio Management.
Project Management
CURRICULUM VITAE
CURRICULUM VITAE: JM ENSLIN
1. PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Full name: Johan Martin Enslin
Born: 1970-04-20
2. QUALIFICATIONS
School: Matric (Centurion High School, 1988)
Higher: B (TRP) University of Pretoria, 1994(Cum Laude)
Awards: Receive the award for the best Final Year Student from the South African Institute for Town and Regional Planning (SAITRP)
Bursaries: Receive a bursary from the University of Pretoria to conduct research on the topic of housing provision in Eastern Europe.
3. EXPERIENCE / EMPLOYERS
Centurion Town Council in the capacity as Town & Regional Planning Student (Nov 1991 – Jan 1992, June 1992 – July 1992, Nov 1991 – Jan - 2 -
1993, June 1993 – July 1993, Nov 1993 – Jan 1994)
Miejska Pracownia Urbanistycna (Town Planning Office of the Poznan Town Council) in the capacity as Temporary Town & Regional Planner – International Exchange (March 1995 - July 1995)
Vlietstra Town & Regional Planning Inc. in capacity as Town & Regional Planner (Oct 1995 – Feb 1999)
Urban Perspectives Town & Regional Planning cc in capacity as Managing Member (March 1999 - currently)
CURRICULUM VITAE: WG GROENEWALD
1. PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Full name: Willem Georg Groenewald
Born: 1970-04-04
2. QUALIFICATIONS
School: Matric (Menlo Park High School, 1988)
Higher: B(TRP) (University of Pretoria, 1994)
3. MEMBERSHIP
Corporate Member of the South African Planning Institute (SAPI)
Registered Town and Regional Planner in terms of Act 19 of 1984 - TRP(SA)
Member of the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA)
4. EXPERIENCE / EMPLOYERS
EVS Town and Regional Planners and Land Surveyors in capacity of Town & Regional Planner (Jan 1994 – Jan 1999)
Urban Perspectives Town & Regional Planning cc in capacity as
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Managing Member (Feb 1999 - currently).
SELECTED EXPERIENCE RECORD
JM Enslin, WG Groenewald and L Lewis (partially during the term as employees of Vlietstra Town & Regional Planning Inc. and EVS Town and Regional Planners and Land Surveyors, respectively) and also as Managing Members of Urban Perspectives Town & Regional Planning cc obtained experience and took part in the following projects:
STRATEGIC / SPATIAL PLANNING:
Tlhabane Wes Structure Plan (Rustenburg, North West Province): Development Framework for 23 000 inhabitants for the Rustenburg Transitional Council.
Ga-Motle Structure Plan – DFA Application (North West Province): The formulation and design of a development framework for the future socio- economical and physical development of the Ga-Motle township and its surrounding areas for the Rustenburg - Marico District Council (approximately 38 000 inhabitants).
Ekangala Status Quo Report (Highveld District Council): Report on the status of the existing infrastructure, social and economic development in the area of jurisdiction of the Ekangala Local Council.
Kwamhlanga Status Quo Report (Highveld District Council): Report on the status of the existing infrastructure, social and economic development in the area of jurisdiction of the Kwamhlanga Local Council.
Ekangala LDO’s / IDP’s (Highveld District Council): Compilation of an Integrated Development Plan through Land Development Objectives for Ekangala Local Council.
Kwamhlanga LDO’s / IDP’s (Highveld District Council): Compilation of an Integrated Development Plan through Land Development Objectives for Kwamhlanga Local Council.
Moreletapark Local Guideline Plan (M&T Development): The compilation of a Guideline Plan for the future development of a part of - 4 -
Moreletapark, Pretoria, for approximately 6000 inhabitants.
Klip/Kruisfontein Framework and Development Plan: A Framework Plan and a Development Plan was prepared for the potential urbanisation area Klip-/Kruisfontein, near Soshanguve, Pretoria (±4 000ha) on instruction of the Pretoria Regional Services Council.
Devon/Impumelelo Demographical Study: Supporting study to the Business Plan for the Water & Sewerage Reticulation Program prepared by VIP Engineering Consultants for the Devon Local Area Committee. The estimated population growth was determined over a 25 year period in order to determine the effect on the Spatial Development of the area and the need for bulk service provision.
Development Proposal for the Formalisation of Informal Trade in Sunderland Ridge (appointed by Centurion Town Council): The nature and extent of informal trade in the industrial township of Sunderland Ridge, as well as the needs of the informal traders and property owners were identified and evaluated. Development proposals were prepared with regard to the most suitable areas for the establishment of informal trade, the availability of engineering services and the extent to which new trade facilities (structures) will be provided and existing facilities upgraded.
Development Proposal for the Formalisation of Informal Trade in the Hennopspark Industrial Area (appointed by Centurion Town Council): The nature and extent of informal trade in the industrial township of Hennopspark, as well as the needs of the informal traders and property owners were identified and evaluated. Development proposals were prepared with regard to the most suitable areas for the establishment of informal trade, the availability of engineering services and the extent to which new trade facilities (structures) will be provided and existing facilities upgraded.
Development Framework for the Lyttelton Manor East Area (Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality): Compilation of a development framework, which focuses on urban design for the Lyttelton Manor East Area as well as a proposal for the Management of Pedestrian Movement from the Centurion Station to the Lyttelton Manor Industrial Area.
Revision of the Midvaal IDP (2003-2004): Midvaal Local Municipality.
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Re-alignment of the Midvaal Urban Edge (2003): Midvaal Local Municipality.
Rubenstein Drive Spatial Development Framework (2004): Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.
Raslouw Agricultural Holdings Spatial Development Framework (2004): Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.
LAND USE CONTROL / TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION:
Tlhabane Wes (Rustenburg, North West Province): Design of the Tlhabane Wes Township (approximately 3800 stands).
Ga-Motle Township Design (North West Province): The design, formalization and extension of the existing Township of Ga-Motle taking existing structures and infrastructure of the informal settlement into account for the Rustenburg - Marico District Council (2900 stands).
Boitekong Extension 13 (Rustenburg, North West Province): Took part in the design of Boitekong Extension 13 (450 stands).
Meriting Extension 1 Phase 2 (Rustenburg, North West Province): Took part in the design of the Meriting Township (683 stands).
Township on Town and Townlands of Rustenburg 272-JQ (Rustenburg, North West Province): Took part in the design of the above-mentioned township (1153 stands). Township establishment application has been submitted for 482 residential stands to be known as Boitekong Extension 18.
21st ROCLA Plant in Southern Africa (Mpumalanga): New ROCLA plant for the manufacturing of pre-cast concrete products (Nelspruit).
Faerie Glen Extension 64 (M&T Development): Business facilities of approximately 5500m².
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Moreletapark Extension 62 (M&T Development): Design and establishment of a residential township (212 erven) with ancillary land uses in the form of a security village, as well as 4 group housing erven of approximately 5 Ha in total.
Moreletapark Extension 64 (M&T Development): Design and establishment of a high density residential township in the form of 4 group housing erven of approximately 5 Ha in total.
Moreletapark Extension 66 (M&T Development): Retail facilities of approximately 2500m².
Lynnwood Ridge Extension 13 (Treatim (Pty) Ltd): Business facilities of approximately 10000m².
Bergtuin Extension 2: Design and establishment of a commercial and industrial township (36 stands).
Persequor Extension 6: Design and approval of a township application for a hotel and casino resort (44500m²).
Roseville Extension 1: Design and establishment of a commercial, industrial and motor service centre township.
Sherton Hotel - Arcadia: 5 - star international hotel, action bar and ancillary uses.
The Wilgers Hospital - Die Wilgers Extension 14: Extension of the hospital and medical consulting rooms.
Eldoraigne Neighbourhood Shopping Centre – Eldoraigne Extension 1: Acquire the necessary land use rights in order to develop a neighbourhood centre of ±9000m².
Faeriedale Neighbourhood Shopping Centre – Faerie Glen Extension 9: Acquire the necessary land use rights in order to develop a neighbourhood centre of ±9000m².
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Buffelsdrift Residential Nature Reserve – Buffelsdrift, 281-JR: Subdivision of 1,5 to 3 hectare portions in a nature area (106 portions).
Kagiso Extention 11: Street closure, consolidation and re-layout of 299 residential erven (Krugersdorp TLC).
Erven 484 and 485, Moreletapark Extension 3 (Cedre Pty Ltd): Acquire the necessary land use rights for the development of new dental/medical consulting rooms, related laboratories and a theatre for the Pretoria-East Dental Specialist Group (±1 000m²).
Die Hoewes Extensions 151, 152, 162, 164, 170, 171, 180, 187, 192, 200- 202, 207, 208, 217, 220, 221, 226, 229-233, 236, 237 and 257 (Various developers): Establishment of medium to high-density group housing- and office developments in the Lyttelton Agricultural Holdings area – Centurion (submission to proclamation ± 9 months).
Boardwalk Villas & Boardwalk Villas Extensions 1, 2, 3 & 4 (M&T Development cc): Establishment of medium to high-density group housing townships in the Olympus Agricultural Holdings area – Pretoria (submission to proclamation ± 8 months).
Equestria Extensions Extensions 26, 94, 136, 186 and 209 (Mr J Nicholson): Design and establishment of full-title medium density group housing townships in the Willowglen Agricultural Holdings area – Tshwane (submission to proclamation ± 9 months).
Equestria Extensions 15, 24, 25, 123-127 and 169 (M&T Development cc): Establishment of sectional-title medium density group housing townships in the Willowglen Agricultural Holdings area – Tshwane (submission to proclamation ± 9 months).
Magalieskruin Extension 43: Design and establishment of a commercial township in the Montana Agricultural Holdings area, alongside Zambesi Drive ( ±16 000m²).
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Residential Development in Muscat – Sultanate of Oman (Caspian Construction): Design and establishment of a 100 stand residential extension in Mawaleh North in Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman.
Eldoraigne Extensions 52, 53, 54, 58 and 59 (Porta Property Development): Design and establishment of 200 and 300 stand, residential security estates, as offices.
Eldoraigne Extension 57 (M&T Development cc): Design and establishment of two medium density residential security estates.
Country View Estate (Power / Cest La Vie): Design and establishment of a residential security estate (115 erven) near Mooikloof (Kungwini Local Municipality).
Celtisdal Extensions 19 and 29: Medium density residential security estate and guesthouse / conference development respectively.
Monavoni Extensions 3, 4 and 6 (M&T Development cc): Design and/or establishment of various densities residential security estates (± 5000 residential units) (Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality).
Montana Extensions 79, 90, 91, 97, 102 and 134: Medium density residential security estates.
Chantelle Extension 29: Medium density residential security estate in Acacia.
Rietvlei and Rietvlei Heights: Design of two exclusive residential security estates (Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and Kungwini Local Municipality).
Rietvalleirand Extensions 36, 40, 47 and 53: Design and establishment of two medium density residential security estates.
Lanseria Extension 22: Design and establishment of equestrian / polo estate (40 one Hectare erven) in
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terms of the Development Facilitation Act, 1995 (Snowville Investments (Pty) Ltd).
Euphoria Golf and Country Estate: Design and establishment of golf and country estate (in terms of the Development Facilitation Act, 1995) with ±700 residential erven (ranging from 700m² to 1 Hectare), 18 hole golf course, clubhouse, health spa, sports complex, guest lodge and chalets as well as equestrian facilities, situated 7 kilometres to the south of Mookghopong in the Limpopo Province (Euphoria Golf Estate (Pty) Ltd).
Prairie Giants Extension 3: Establishment of a land development area (in terms of the Development Facilitation Act, 1995) in order to develop a regional shopping centre of ±50 000m² along Garstfontein Road (K50) and opposite Mooikloof Estate – Kungwini Local Municipality.
Fourways Extensions 39 & 40: Design and establishment of two residential security estates.
Bendor Extensions 84 & 87 (Polokwane): Design of two mixed use security estates.
Willow Park Manor X 47: Design and establishment of a residential security estate.
Fourways Extensions 39 & 40: Design and establishment of two residential security estates.
Elarduspark Extension 28: Design and establishment of a residential security estates.
Rooihuiskraal Noord Extension 25: Design and establishment of a residential security estate.
Fourways Extensions 39 & 40: Design and establishment of two residential security estates.
Louwlardia Extension 34: Design and establishment of a residential security estate.
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Irene Extension 69: Establishment of a township in order to require the necessary land use to develop a commercial neighbourhood centre.
Karenpark Extension 38: Design and establishment of a residential security estate.
Eldorette Extension 23: Design and establishment of a residential security estate.
Sunderland Ridge Extensions 7 and 10: Design and establishment of a industrial estate.
Rietvlei Farm Village (Chieftain Property Group): Design and establishment of a security “farm estate”, including commercial uses, a school and farm activities.
Bendor Extensions 97 & 98: Design and establishment of an upmarket “eco” residential security estate, as well as a medium density residential security estate in Polokwane.
Melodie Extensions 37 & 54: Design and establishment of two residential security estates near Hartbeespoort dam.
West Hills Extensions 1-8 (Chieftain Property Group): Design and establishment of several “eco” residential security estates (±1500 erven), as well as a school and commercial sites.
Groblersdal Extension 26: Design and establishment of two residential security estates situated around a golf course and air field, as well as group housing erven, public sport facilities, a guest house and a commercial site.
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