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Amathole District Municipality: Spatial Development Framework Review 2013/2014 AMATHOLE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY: SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK REVIEW JUNE 2013 Prepared for: Amathole District Municipality P O Box 320 East London 5200 Contact Person: Naledi Vika Tel: +27 (0)43 701 4125 Compiled by: Contact Person: Kreason Naidoo Tel: +27 (0)43 722 1198 Physical Address: 12 Elton Street, Southernwood, East London, 5201 Postal Address: Postnet Suite 98, Private Bag X9063, East London, 5200 Tel: +27 (0)43 722 1198/6291/6990 | +27 (0)43 743 8485 Email: [email protected] | Website: www.tshani.co.za I Amathole District Municipality: Spatial Development Framework Review 2013/2014 Social Development and Human Settlements EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Rural Development Infrastructure INTRODUCTION Economic Development In terms of Section 26 (e) of the Municipal Systems Act (Act No. 32 of 2000), a Spatial Development Framework (SDF) in Human Resources; and respect of a Municipality’s area of jurisdiction is a legally required component of a Municipality’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP). Governance In terms of the Act, the SDF, once approved by the Municipal Council, has the status of a Statutory Plan that serves to The following high level analysis was completed in accordance with each of the above-mentioned areas: guide and inform all decisions made by the Municipality with regard to spatial development and land use management, ENVIRONMENTAL: An update was conducted to identify, align and highlight all valuable Environmental attributes, in its area of jurisdiction. including special resource areas, limited development areas, environmental conservation zones, reserves and the In 2007 the SDF was reviewed by the ADM and subsequently approved as a stand alone done document, as prior to this, characteristics of critical biodiversity corridors and areas. High potential agriculture land is also identified, which is based it was included as part of the Land Reform and Settlement Plan. on available data and an analysis conducted of these limited and valuable resource areas, requiring conservation and sensitive development management. This study assessed the implications of Climate Change on the sustainability of This Spatial Development Framework (SDF) has been composed in a manner so as to align with the seven pillars of the human settlement, economic and social activities in the context of various factors, including changing biomes, water Provincial Spatial Development Plan (PSDP), 2010. A comparative analysis based on the latest available statistics from resources, rising sea levels and impacts on agriculture. Global Insight/ECSECC 2010 and SA Statistics 2011 has been undertaken. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN SETTLEMENT: All policy documents were analysed, in terms of changes in population characteristics and dynamics, migration trends, social change and population change. All “Social Facilities” WHY THE REVIEW: and social services within ADM area were analysed in terms of existing and planned facilities in both urban and rural Amathole District Municipality decided to review their Spatial Development Framework, to update the socio- areas. Of particular concern were those services and facilities falling under the mandate of the ADM, in order to ensure demographic statistics which had newly become available, to incorporate the revised Sector Plans completed by other adequate spatial allocation for future needs, such as cemeteries and community facilities. The requirements of sector Amathole District Municipality Departments and most importantly to align the Reviewed Spatial Development departments for spatial allocation were sourced wherever possible in the areas of education, health, safety and security, Framework with the Eastern Cape Provincial Development Plan (ECPSDP) and more importantly, to align with the seven public works and economic development. (7) pillars of the ECPSDP. All new data in addition to the data in the Amathole District Municipality Land Reform and Settlement Plan (LR&SP ) METHODOLOGY were analysed in terms of the SDF review, incorporating the needs of existing communities as well as settlement trends and dynamics. The following methodology was utilized in achieving the successful completion of the SDF. This study has enabled an assessment of development trends and of areas for settlement expansion, growth and or consolidation and densification. PHASE 1: SITUATION ANALYSIS REPORT RURAL DEVELOPMENT: An analysis and update were completed of the rural areas, considering the nature and A situation analysis was carried out to align with the Provincial Spatial Development Plan. The analysis also distribution of rural based livelihoods, land uses, resource areas, human resources and skills base, as well as the current reflected updates from the seven local municipalities; as well as existing opportunities and resources; issues local economic development initiatives, activities, needs, trends and dynamics. This study also included an assessment and challenges; settlement dynamics, both urban and rural trends; and changes in land use. of agricultural potential and related land use proposals. The ADM SDF review is carried out in line with the outcome of the Provincial Spatial Development Framework INFRASTRUCTURE: “Basic Services” were analysed in terms of water, sanitation, roads, electricity reticulation and Review (PSDP) 2010, but more specifically with the following seven spatial frameworks, as recommended in Telkom services, in order to identify those areas which are growing and where service demand is both increasing and the PSDP, so as to achieve alignment with the Provincial Growth Development Plan frameworks and declining. programmes: Environmental I Amathole District Municipality: Spatial Development Framework Review 2013/2014 Bulk Infrastructure was analysed in terms of the existing bulk water services / sanitation and bulk electricity supply in The structuring elements of the spatial framework, including the Hierarchy of Nodes and Corridors, were accordance with the assessments in the appropriate sector plans. This analysis was conducted to ascertain the resources reviewed and the following Spatial Planning Management Tools identified in the PSDP were reviewed and and opportunities available for infrastructure provision. The contents of the Water Services Development Plan/Sector debated to be included in this ADM SDF review: was also incorporated into the review. Nodes and settlements Renewable energy is an extremely fast growing sector and opportunities need to be developed and utilised accordingly. Urban Edge Reference is made to various studies, plans and proposals available to the district municipality through the EL IDZ Company, Eskom and CSIR. Settlement Edge Activity Corridors Recognising that transport connectivity plays a pivotal social and economic role in development, a review of current transport plans (National, Provincial and local) has been undertaken with a view to identifying gaps that may exist in Focus Areas relation to the objectives of creating sustainable human settlements. The review assessed the transportation network Transition Areas including the transportation corridors, major movement routes, key junctions offering development opportunities and the proposals for connectivity by sea, air, rail, bus and taxi systems. Resource Areas Environmental Areas ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: The Local Economic Development Sector Plan forms the basis of the economic review, coupled with the Provincial and District economic plans. An analysis of the current economic activities, trends, areas of The following Spatial Development Strategies were prepared accordingly: - decline and intervention has been completed on a spatial basis. ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK: The Bio-diversity Corridors and Environmental areas were updated HUMAN RESOURCES: An analysis of the institutional context, skills base and human resource capacity with direct and aligned. Several other environmental attributes were incorporated, including valuable resource areas; and reference to implementing and sustaining the SDF review has been carried out; which includes gaps within the associated limits (edges) of these areas have been depicted and areas considered vulnerable to sea level rise and Municipality, engagement with different levels of Government, Parastal entities and Development Agencies. flooding along rivers. This framework defines strategies linked to climate change mitigation and land use management in the context of environmental policies and regulations. GOVERNANCE: The fundamental basis of the Spatial Development Framework is to provide a foundation for sustainable development. This requires effective, efficient and professional land use and development management, according to SOCIAL FACILITIES AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK: This Framework depicts Social agreed principles and policies. Development proposals, facilities and proposals on a Social Facilities Development plan. An analysis of the existing land use management system was conducted, and gaps and areas of intervention has also The Human Settlement Development Plan incorporates all new information from Sector Plans prepared by ADM in the been identified. recent past. SWOT ANALYSIS: All new information collected will be analysed within this phase and an overview of Strengths, The Human Settlement Development Framework identifies mixed use nodes, key land parcels, zones of opportunity and Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threat analysis was prepared. growth points