Technical Workshop 4 – Kwadukuza Municipality
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TECHNICAL WORKSHOP 4 – KWADUKUZA MUNICIPALITY 1. BACKGROUND The KwaDukuza Municipality is one of four local municipalities that fall under the iLembe District Municipality jurisdiction. The KwaDukuza area covers approximately ±750km² between the uThongathi and uThukela rivers in Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal. It is located between Africa’s two largest harbours, the Durban Harbour and Richards Bay harbours. The boundary extends from: the uThukela River and the Mandeni Local Municipality in the north, the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and the uThongathi River in the south the Maphumulo Local Municipality and Ndwedwe Local Municipality boundaries in the west to the coastline in the east. The municipality borders a coastline that spans approximately 50km incorporating a range of sensitive coastal environments and excellent tourism opportunities. The KwaDukuza region consists of a number of development nodes with varying degrees of development. All main towns but three are found along the coast, namely: Ballito Shakas Rock Salt Rock Tinley Manor Zinkwazi KwaDukuza (formally known as Stanger) Groutville Shakaskraal The KwaDukuza Municipality has one of the fastest growing populations in the province, it is characterised by a fairly young population. The growing population has subsequently increased the demand for housing, social facilities, infrastructure and economic opportunities to absorb the labour market. As per the STATS SA 2011 Census data it has experienced a growth rate of approximately 3.2% between 2001 and 2011. Figure 1: Current Population – Source: Statistics South Africa POPULATION Thousands 0 50 100 150 200 231189 Black POPULATION GROUP Coloured Black 182284 Indian Coloured 2213 White Indian 32532 White 12884 Other Other 1272 Figure 2: Population Distribution – Source: Statistics South Africa AGE (YEARS) 2500 < 9 47440 2000 10 - 19 40652 Thousands 1500 20 - 29 52681 30 - 39 36855 1000 40 - 49 23270 500 50 - 59 14650 0 60 - 69 9445 < 9 < > 70 6195 70 > 10 - 19 10 - 29 20 - 39 30 - 49 40 - 59 50 - 69 60 - 1.1. Spatial Planning and Growth The KwaDukuza Spatial Development Framework provides strategic guidance for the future, physical/spatial development of the KwaDukuza municipal area. It ensures that the envisaged physical space economy reflects the social, economic and environmental development issues identified in the IDP. The adopted package of plans provides guidance for the existing and future physical / spatial development of the municipality. It facilitates integration, i.e. ensuring appropriate vertical and horizontal linkage of policies, intentions and development which are given credibility by national, provincial and local policies. A key piece of information that reflects the growth of KwaDukuza Municipality is that as depicted in the Statistics South Africa report “Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions, 2015” where eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality recorded the highest value of building plans passed, contributing 68,5% or R11 445,9 million to the total of R16 706,8 million reported for KwaZulu-Natal during 2015, followed by KwaDukuza Municipality (13,4% or R2 238,1 million), Msunduzi Municipality (4,7% or R784,0 million), Newcastle Municipality (3,2% or R540,6 million) and City of uMhlatuze (2,7% or R446,5 million). The above indicates that the municipality is experiencing rapid growth since it is considered to being a secondary city. 2. LOCATION MAP 3. DESCRIPTION OF THE TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS The purpose of the technical workshops is to provide delegates with a diverse experience of the planning and development atmosphere that currently exists in the Municipality. It will expose the delegates to a number of the conference themes and further highlight the key challenges that affect a diverse growing municipality that consists of rural, urban and coastal regions. 3.1 Study Area 1: Greater Compensation Area Conceptual and Development Framework Plan Study area one consists of the southern region of KwaDukuza Municipality. It is located within an “Aerotropolis” or “Airport city” which has the Dube TradePort and the King Shaka International Airport as its nucleus. It is also located within the eThekwini-uMhlathuze corridor which is the primary provincial corridor in terms of the provincial growth and development plan. The study area for this framework plan forms part of the southern region of KwaDukuza Municipality and borders eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and Ndwedwe Local Municipality, and it falls within the iLembe District Municipal area. There are challenges relating to cross border planning involving the different municipalities, bulk infrastructure availability, and legislation relating to the Subdivision of Agricultural land, 1970 (Act No. 70 of 1970). Figure 4: Compensation Locality Plan The role of the study area is detailed below: Roles Social Economic Environmental History and cultural heritage associated with Economic support role to N2 corridor linking Sibudu Cave archaeological site National King Shaka eThekwini to Richard’s Bay Vegetation and species of national significance Regional catchment role for water resources Mix of suburban, rural/ traditional and Economic support role to N2 corridor and KSIA/DTP Regional biodiversity role for KDM/NLM/IDM Provincial/ agrarian settlements at the interface between Expansion of industrial/logistics development along interface Regional the northern corridor and inland region for primary provincial corridor Regional landscape role at interface between settlement, landscape, culture developed corridor, rural and natural landscapes Residential area alternative to coastal corridor Industrial and logistics expansion area and hub Potential social hub for community services Regional town centre expansion from Ballito Biodiversity and environmental services role for provision Agriculture and tourism municipality, including protection of water Municipal Rural services networks Employment opportunities and investment location resources and downstream assets, UDL, etc. Consolidation of the urban edge and Protection of water resources and downstream Visual gateway to the metro and coastal areas protection of the accessibility of the coastal tourism assets corridor Rates income for the municipality Residential settlement area Local environmental services and natural Local economic activities and employment Local / Social networks and community structures resources opportunities GCA Community facilities and institutions Local recreation Local retail and commercial services hub Local cultural heritage and tradition Landscape and local sense of place Scenario planning for the Greater Compensation Area: Growth Scenario 1: Low Growth 1% pa growth rate for KwaDukuza (based on KwaDukuza SDF growth projections) 8% share of growth allocated to GCA (based on continuation of current share) Growth Scenario 2: Medium Growth 3% pa growth rate for KwaDukuza (based on continuation of historic growth rate) 10% share of growth allocated to GCA (based on increasing share given strategic potential of GCA) Growth Scenario 3: High Growth 5% pa growth rate for KwaDukuza (based on contribution likely to be required from KDM to achieve 3% pa growth of iLembe District in iLembe RSDP) 12% share of growth allocated to GCA (based on a significantly increased share given strategic potential of GCA) Estimated Land Demands Should Growth Scenario 2 be taken into consideration, it is estimated that approx. 2 350 new households will need to be accommodated in the GCA by 2020. LAND USE AREA BASIS Residential 80ha KDM pop growth of 3% and GCA absorbs 10% of KDM pop increase Average occupancy ratio of 3 per/du Average density of 30du/ha Industrial 60ha KDM absorbs 50% of IDM growth and GCA absorbs 50% of KDM growth Commercial/Business 20ha Estimated at 25% of residential land demand Social Facilities 20ha Estimated at 25% of residential land demand Sports, Recreation and 20ha Estimated at 25% of residential Cultural Open Spaces land demand Total 188ha – Figure 5: Compensation Aerial Image 3.1.1 Challenges Fragmented land use pattern Identifying new linkages to support existing road networks Cross border alignment Provision of Infrastructure Release of land from the Subdivision of Land Act, 1970 (Act No. 70 of 1970) Table 4: Drivers of Change in GCA NO. SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STUDY AREA 1 Population Growth Medium to high population in KDM and GCA will generate increased demand for housing, facilities, jobs, infrastructure, services, public spaces, etc 2 Demographic Profile Mixed income, education and skills levels with significant issues in relation to poverty, low skills and education, increasing younger population, etc. impacts in affordability, demand for facilities, skills available in the economy, etc. 3 Settlement Growth Existing settlements at Ballito, Umhlali, Shaka’s Head and Driefontein will attract growth and development and require supporting urban systems 4 Urbanisation and Sprawl Increasingly urbanised population but tendency for development to occur in more suburban, peripheral and greenfield locations promotes sprawl, inefficient and wasteful resource use, etc. 5 Lifestyle Choices Preferences for suburban and rural lifestyles impact on the type and location of housing demand Security issues precipitate an increase in cluster/gated developments 6 Social Inclusion Need for social inclusion and social justice influences demands for greater social, economic and spatial integration, expectations around