Nqutu Municipal Housing Sector Plan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE NO. Part i Executive Summary 6 Acknowledgements 8 1 Introduction 9 2 Terms of Reference 10 3 Purpose of this Strategic Housing Plan 13 4 Methodology 13 4.1 Data Collection and literature Research 13 4.2 Feasibility Study: Stakeholders Interviews 13 4.3 Proposed Study; Socio Economic 13 4.5.1 Objectives 14 4.6 Social Survey 14 Part ii 5 Housing Legislative Instruments 15 5.0 Contextual Outline 15 5.1.1 Selected Provincial & National Policies 15 5.1.1.1 The Constitution of South Africa 15 5.1.1.2 The National Environmental Management Act 16 5.1.1.3 The housing Act 17 Additional Rural Guidelines (KZN) 31/07/2003 17 5.1.1.4 The Local Government Transition Act 18 5.1.1.5 The Environmental Conservation Act 18 The National Guidelines for Housing in Rural Areas 01/03 18 Part iii 6.0 Local Context 19 6.1 Spatial Context 19 6.2 Demographic Context 20 7.0 Biophysical Context 26 7.1 Climate 26 7.2 Rainfall 26 7.3 Temperatures 27 7.4 Winds 27 7.5 Topography 28 7.6 Geology 29 7.7 Hydrology 30 7.7.1 Surface Water Resources 30 7.7.2 Ground Water 31 7.8 Vegetation 33 7.9 Grassland 34 7.10 Crops 35 7.11 Vegetation Status 37 8.0 Bulk Infrastructure 38 8.1 Electricity 38 8.2 Roads 38 8.3 Roads & Economic Benefit 39 8.4 Storm water 40 8.5 Water Supply 40 8.6 Sewerage 40 9.0 The Economic Context 41 9.1 Objectives 41 9.2 Pilot Project 41 9.3 Accessibility 41 9.4 Community Support 41 2 9.4 Diary Farming & Other Agric Projects 42 9.5 Eqhudeni Gravel Road Upgrade 47 Part IV 10.1 Housing Development Legislative Guidelines 51 10.2 Subsidy 51 10.3 Social Compact Agreement 51 10.4 The Developer 51 10.5 Traditional Authority 52 10.6 Tenure 52 11.00 Housing Demand 53 11.01 Current Housing Structures 53 11.02 Population Projections 54 11.03 Housing Demand Statistics 54 11.04 Changes to Subsidy Amounts 55 12.00 Housing Packages Available 56 12.05 Housing Process & EPWP Program 57 1300 Housing Strategy 61 14.00 Current Housing Needs 63 15.00 Population Projections 64 16.00 Current Settlement Pattern 65 17.00 Land Availability & Identification 65 18.00 Form of Tenure 66 19.00 Land Claims 67 20.00 Bulk Infrastructure 67 21.00 Current Housing Situation 68 22.00 Current Location of Projects 68 23.00 Funding 68 3 24.00 Pending Issues on Completed Projects 68 25.00 Projected Housing Project 70 26.00 Process Followed in Planning for Projects 71 27.00 Spatial Development Plan 72 28.00 Monitoring of Housing Projects 81 29.00 Current on going Housing Projects 83 30.00 Projected Housing Projects 84 31.00 Housing Management and Monitoring Structure 85 32.00 Technical Operational Structure 86 33.00 Proposed Rental Stock Policy 88 34.00 Conclusions and Recommendations 91 References 92 Addendum 93 4 ABREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS CEC Committee For Environmental Co-ordination CMIP Consolidated Municipal Infrastructure Program DFA Development Facilitation Act DM District Municipality DoH Department of Housing ECA Environmental Conservation Act EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EPWP Expanded Public Works Program GIS Geographic Information System IDP Integrated Development Plan KPI Key Performance Indicators LAA Land Availability Agreement LED Local Economic Development LGTA Local Government Transitional Act LUMS Land Use Management System LM Local Municipality MIG Municipal Infrastructure Grant NEMA National Environmental Management Act NEAF National Environmental Advisory Forum NHBRC National Home Builders Registration Council NIT Natal Ingonyama Trust PHP People’s Housing Process SDF Spatial Development Framework SCA Social Compact Act 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY According to the revised IDP document, the vision of the Nquthu Municipality is: “The establishment of a community with access to all basic services (housing water, sanitation, accessible roads, health care facilities, electricity, social services), and the eradication of poverty through the creation of sustainable employment opportunities by improving agriculture production and tourism”. In terms of Section 84 of the Municipal Structures Act, 1992 clarified in the Government Gazette of 05 December 2002, the “Confirmation of the status quo in respect of provision of housing”, forms a major mandate of the Nquthu Municipality.” The housing component forms part of the development objectives of the Nquthu Municipality and the ultimate goal of the municipality is the provision of housing to more 16000 deserving households. Through this documents this aspect of housing component has been dealt with to a greater extent. This took the following format: Consideration of population demographics, which served to highlight varying information on Nquthu community, was done. However of great concern is the rapid increase in Aids cases as well as death rates, which threatens the social fiber of the community as it appears to affect economic active group In preparation of this housing plan, using demographics, it was established that Nquthu municipality has a great task a head of providing housing to about 25000 households over a period of five years. The majorities of these beneficiaries are unemployed and would require full subsidization. In addition to the above it was established that Nquthu Municipality is purely a rural municipality hence the development of the housing process should be insitu and be rural housing so as to avoid urban sprawl that is discouraged by the National Department of Housing. Break down of housing projects per Traditional Authority was done and these were broken down into phases in terms of implementation. Estimates based on the current housing subsidy bands was done and it is estimated that a total of R670million would be required by the municipality in order to implement the proposed housing projects which have more than 30 000 housing units. Ultimately, the municipality should be self-sustaining hence the need for collection of rates for services rendered; in the planning process rental stock has been included as one form of collection of rates. As a provider of basic service to the community it serves, the municipality has to take into consideration of the disabled the orphans as well as those suffering or affected by AIDS, this has been done by including housing projects which specifically address these special needs. One of the mandates of the municipality is to develop the communities economically as part of this process, potential agricultural projects site visits was done by the Municipal manager, Department of Agriculture officials, the Consultant and local councilors. Among the areas visited was Mgazi, Haladu, Sandlwane, Nondweni, 6 Qhudeni and a few others were identified as having potential for cattle farming, Piggery, chicken farming, winery and community garden. Finally a proposed management structure for the projects has been included, which ensure proper monitoring and implementation of the proposed housing projects. 7 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Greetings, this housing strategy plan document sought to indicate the current housing situation within Nquthu Municipality. Secondly it sought to understand whether the Municipality has got any projects currently underway or not. Thirdly, the housing plan focuses on all other issues that affect or would affect provision of houses to the community of Nquthu in a phased way so that eventually every deserving beneficiary gets a proper shelter, which forms part of his/her right enshrined in the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of South Africa. Since housing is a fourth priority within the IDP of Nquthu Municipality, it is imperative to note that the first priority is interlinked to housing and can not be addressed without first attending to this issue i.e. “The study recommended four basic development approaches in respect of housing. The first of these is to address the backlogs in basic services, particularly water and sanitation. Added to this is the poor surface quality of roads in the rural areas”. (IDP Review 2002/2003). The Municipality is of the opinion that the issue of addressing backlog must be intertwined with the skills development and economic upliftment hence sustainable housing development programmes. This document does not therefore substitute the IDP document but seeks to expand on the housing component, thus scheduling housing projects classifying them in different categories and spreading their implementation over a period of five years, thus addressing the aspect of shortage of more than 19811 housing units, in so doing creating more than 20 000 jobs through housing construction and thus generating an income of more than R500 Million for the Nquthu community. As this product is an input from all stakeholders i.e. The Nquthu Municipality, the Community and the Provincial Housing Department, we would like to express our sense of gratitude at your constructive criticism and contributions. Ms Khulie’s hard work and knowledge of the community and structures is also acknowledged. Mr. C Buthelezi’s readiness to provide vital information and his persistence, consistence his will and drive in seeing this product coming forth is highly appreciated and believe that his involvement in this project has contributed something to his body of knowledge. Constructive criticism from all Councilors, The speaker and Executive Mayor is highly regarded. This strategic plan would be revisited every year and be adjusted in accordance with the National, Provincial requirements, District requirements Municipality requirements and community needs as well as the IDP document. Thank you, ____________ ______________ ___________ _________ Municipal Manager The Hon Speaker The Executive Mayor Chairperson Housing Portfolio Committee 8 PART 1 Introduction 1 Although Environmental Impact Assessment is widely held to have improved decision making relating to development initiatives in South Africa, there is a growing belief that project specific environmental impact assessment’s may occur too late in the planning process to ensure that all the appropriate issues are adequately addressed.