Central Karoo District Municipality
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CentralCentral KarooKaroo DistrictDistrict MunicipalityMunicipality Integrated Development Plan Review 2004/05 for implementation 2005/06 Vision Optimal quality of life for all citizens CENTRAL KAROO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY Mission We provide quality services for sustainable economic development and social stability through dynamic stakeholder partnerships and democratic involvement Central Karoo District Municipality IDP Review 2004/05 TABLE OF CONTENTS CKDM Forewords 2 Introduction 4 Integrated Development Planning 5 o Background 5 o Process 6 Progress with Sectoral Plans 7 Economic Development 8 Economic Development Projects 10 Integrated Sustainable Rural 11 Development Programme (ISRDP) Project Consolidate 15 Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) 16 Municipal Systems Improvement Grant (MSIG) 18 Operational Activities 19 CKDM Project Register 2004/2005 24 CKDM Project Register 2005/2006 26 Municipal Overviews Beaufort West Municipality 30 o Introduction 31 o Economic Development 32 o ISRDP 35 o Project Consolidate 35 o MIG 36 o Project Register 2004/2005 37 o Project Register 2005/2006 40 Laingsburg Municipality 42 o Introduction 43 o Economic Development 44 o ISRDP 47 o Project Consolidate 48 o MIG 49 o Project Register 2004/2005 50 o Project Register 2005/2006 51 Prince Albert Municipality 53 o Introduction 54 o Economic Development 55 o ISRDP 57 o Project Consolidate 58 o MIG 59 o Project Register 2004/2005 60 o Project Register 2005/2006 63 Annexure 1: Contributions formsector departments 65 Annexure 2: Budget 68 1 Central Karoo District Municipality IDP Review 2004/05 FOREWORD: EXECUTIVE MAYOR The Central Karoo District Municipality faced tremendous challenges. Although most of us cherish the vast open spaces we live in, so many of the inhabitants of the region we serve struggle daily to survive the onslaught of poverty and social exclusion. As Mayor I am aware of the numerous responsibilities bestowed on the council to bring about fundamental changes to our region that will have a positive effect on the livelihoods of all our people. The IDP process provides us with the opportunity to join hands for bringing about a brighter future for all of us. Only through our collaborated efforts will we succeed in this goal. I therefore wish to invite all citizens and institutional role-players to participate in this dynamic process of Integrated Development Planning for this District Municipality. Through our active involvement with other spheres of government we have succeeded thus far to establish significant financial and institutional support for development in this region. As one of the thirteen rural development nodes in the country we have received substantial support to address service delivery backlogs for all communities in the district. Let us join hands for a better future, dignifying our responsibilities to current and future generations. THE MAYOR: COUNCILLOR Doreen Hugo 2 Central Karoo District Municipality IDP Review 2004/05 FOREWORD: MUNICIPAL MANAGER Municipalities throughout the country are obliged by legislation to draw up an IDP and by revising it annually. Not only is this helping to focus development efforts but it is also a manner of managing municipalities. The IDP is an institutionalised process as a management mechanism according to which municipal activities are being managed, with a primary focus on implementation. The IDP is demanding a great deal from municipal officials. The officials of the CKDM, I have learnt, have not backed down from the challenge and are actively involved in the IDP. The annual budget are aligned with the IDP – thereby reflecting the needs of the community in the municipality’s resource allocation. We endeavour to manage this to the best of our abilities, reflecting our commitment to serve the interest of all citizens in the region. The drafting of this review document do not indicate an end result but rather the progress made and an update on the previous document. Many of the interventions identified in our IDP, especially for the short and medium terms, focus on the establishment of sound planning practices and building capacity both in the community and internally at the CKDM. We believe that this will enhance and encourage sustainable development in the region. The document also indicates capital projects to address current backlogs in infrastructure and service delivery. I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to all individuals who have contributed to the establishment of a sound basis for Integrated Development Planning at this Municipality. Nothing in life is perfect, but I am proud of what we have achieved thus far. Mr T. Prince Municipal Manager 3 Central Karoo District Municipality IDP Review 2004/05 Introduction The Central Karoo District covers the municipal areas of Beaufort West, Laingsburg and Prince Albert, as well as the District Management Area (DMA), which includes the town of Murraysburg. The District has been declared as a Presidential Node by President Thabo Mbeki during 2001 due to the high levels of poverty and has therefore been incorporated in the Integrated Sustainable Rural Development Programme (ISRDP). The various local authorities have embarked on a process of Integrated Development Planning, as required by the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act (nr 32 of 2000), to address service delivery shortfalls, as well supporting economic and social development within the respective municipal areas. This document constitutes the review of the planning processes for the financial year 2005/06 as undertaken by the various municipalities and will focus on the respective municipalities within a district context. Figure 1: Central Karoo District Municipal Area (including Beaufort West, Laingsburg and Prince Albert Municipalities) The document will focus on the following themes: x Integrated Development Planning: Background and process x Economic Development: Economic Regeneration, Business Opportunities Conference x Current Programmes / Grants: ISRDP, Project Consolidate, MIG, MSIG x Operational Activities of the District Municipality: Primary and Environmental Health, Road Maintenance, Corporate Services and Finance Department x CKDM IDP project register x Municipal Overviews: o Beaufort West o Laingsburg o Prince Albert 4 Central Karoo District Municipality IDP Review 2004/05 Integrated Development Planning Integrated Development Planning is the core municipal planning tool. It is used to align the budget of the municipality in order to respond to community and development needs, as well as optimising the service delivery of the municipality. The Local Government: Municipal Systems Act (32 of 2000) constitutes the legal mandate for the compilation of Integrated Development Plans in Chapter 5. This section will focus on the following: x Background – a brief description of the IDP-processes x Process – the process of review during 2004/5 for implementation 2005/06 x Progress with sectoral plans Background The Central Karoo District Municipality’s Integrated Development Plan (here-after referred to as IDP) was compiled by PricewaterhouseCoopers and finalised during 2002. The initial plan set the strategic framework for subsequent planning and review processes. During the initial planning process, eight strategic Key Performance Areas were identified. These Performance Areas encompasses the functioning of the municipality and organises its function in terms thereof. In terms of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act (Act 32 of 2000), municipalities are obliged to review their IDP’s on an annual basis in order to measure implementation of the plan, as well as the relevance thereof in light of changing circumstances. During the two review cycles following the initial compilation of the plan, institutional and participatory processes were aligned to the planning process, leading to improved cooperation between Local and District Municipalities. One of the main successes was the adoption of a standard set of Key Performance Areas for the whole district. This enables the district to structure its planning in a coherent fashion. The eight Key Performance Areas are indicated on the diagramme. Economic: Stimulate, strengthen and improve the economy for sustainable growth Social Development Institutional: The creation of a stable Facilitate, develop social environment and maintain conducive to sustainable municipal employment, social service delivery development and capacity in the district community care Environment Health Create and maintain IDP Facilitate and a clean, healthy and Key maintain accessible safe natural and built Performance and affordable basic environment Areas medical services for all people in the district Land and Housing Infrastructure and Support and basic Service coordinate equal and Provision and adequate access to maintenance of land and housing appropriate Financial infrastructure Management: The maintenance and promotion of a financially viable district municipality Figure 2: Key Performance Areas 5 Central Karoo District Municipality IDP Review 2004/05 Process As required by the Systems Act, municipalities must define the process by which the review of the plan will take place. The District Municipality has set out the following process as a guide for the review: Activity Laingsburg Prince Beaufort Murraysburg Person Albert West Responsible Project Process 15/10 15/10 15/10 15/10 Municipal Manager/ Data Gathering IDP Coordinator Municipal Priorities Community Priorities Information feedback to PIMSS 18/10 19/10