B. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
6.13 HOUSING
6.13.2 Current and Planned Housing Projects
6.13.2.1 Current Housing Projects
These are projects which have been approved by the MEC, are being implemented currently and have been budgeted for by the Department of Housing.
Table 32: Sunnydale Housing Project
LOCATION The site is located at Eshowe, North of the existing Residential Area in Sunnydale.
OWNERSHIP uMlalazi Municipality CURRENT LAND USE Residential
PROPOSED NUMBER OF UNITS
The potential yield of the entire area is 450 units, but due to
development constrains it will decrease to approximately 404 units.
PRIORITY This is partially a slum clearance project and is therefore prioritized in order to be in line with the Provincial target to clear all slums 2010.
STATUS OF PROJECT The bulk services infrastructure has been completed.
Tenders are in the process of being called for the construction of the top structure.
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT The proposed site is in within reasonable distance of public
amenities, schools, transport routes and employment opportunities.
BULK SERVICES All bulk services are in close proximity to the proposed site.
IDP AND SPATIAL FRAMEWORK COMPATIBILITY
The proposed development is within the IDP and Spatial Development Framework.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
Corporate Services and Department of Housing
Table 33: Gingindlovu Extension 5&6
LOCATION The site is located is located at Gingindlovu, North of the existing Railway Reserve in Gingindlovu Sunnydale
OWNERSHIP uMlalazi Municipality CURRENT LAND USE Residential
PROPOSED NUMBER OF UNITS
The proposed number of units to be developed is 170.
PRIORITY This is partially a slum clearance project and is therefore prioritized by the municipality in order to be in line with the Provincial target to clear all slums y 2010.
STATUS OF PROJECT Land was made available for by the development of Gingindlovu Extension 5&6, and the project facilitator has been identified (PD Naidoo and Associates). The application for conditional approval has been approved by the KZN Dept of Housing. The project application in respect of the Tranche 1 is now being proceeded with.
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT The proposed site is in within reasonable distance of public
amenities, schools, transport routes and employment opportunities within the Gingindlovu urban node.
LINK WITH BULK SERVICES
All bulk services are in close proximity to the proposed site and a percentage of the road network has been constructed.
IDP AND SPATIAL FRAMEWORK COMPATIBILITY
The proposed development is within the IDP and Spatial Development Framework.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
Corporate Services and Department of Housing
6.13.2.2 Planned Housing Projects
These are projects that the Department of Housing has prioritised; some have been budgeted for some not these projects are still going through a planning phase.
Rutledge Park – Middle Income
There has been progress in respect of the identification and layout proposal for the middle income housing project in Eshowe.
Table 34: Rutledge Park – Middle Income
LOCATION The development site as been identified and the municipality are investigating the establishment of the township and investment of infrastructure for the development of middle income housing.
OWNERSHIP uMlalazi Municipality CURRENT LAND USE Agriculture
PROPOSED NUMBER OF UNITS
The proposed number of units is estimated at 130 units
PRIORITY This is a middle income housing project prioritized by the municipality to cater the identified needs of the Community through the Integrated Development Plan.
STATUS OF PROJECT The project team to undertake the township establishment in terms of the Development Facilitation Act (DFA) has been appointed and have commended with the preliminary investigations.
SOCIAL
ENVIRONMENT
The proposed site is in within reasonable distance of public amenities, schools, transport routes and employment opportunities within the Eshowe urban node.
LINK WITH BULK SERVICES
Bulk services are in fairly close proximity to the proposed site however confirmation of the provision of water and sewerage is still required from the District Municipality.
IDP AND SPATIAL FRAMEWORK
The proposed development is within the IDP and Spatial Development Framework.
COMPATIBILITY RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
Corporate Services and Department of Housing
Table 35: Nzuza Rural Housing Project (In situ Upgrade)
LOCATION The development site as been identified in the Nzuza Tribal Authority area.
OWNERSHIP Department of Land Affairs CURRENT LAND USE Agriculture
PROPOSED NUMBER OF UNITS
The proposed number of units is estimated at 1 000 units
PRIORITY This is a rural housing project prioritized by the municipality to cater the identified needs of the Community through the Integrated Development Plan.
STATUS OF PROJECT The Department of Land Affairs and the Department of Housing are still under negotiations regarding the required Land Rights Enquiry and the Financing. Furthermore the Department of Land Affairs has requested for confirmation of the availability of land for Housing Development in the Nzuza area.
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT Social Services are available within the (clinic, community hall) etc.
LINK WITH BULK SERVICES
The area is not entirely electrified but it approximately is 80%
complete. There are water pipelines and the community uses communal stand pipes. Confirmation of the provision of water and sewerage is still required from the District Municipality.
IDP AND SPATIAL FRAMEWORK COMPATIBILITY
The proposed development is within the IDP and Spatial Development Framework.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
Corporate Services and Department of Housing
Table 36: Sunnydale Phase 3 Housing Project
LOCATION The site is located at Eshowe, North of the existing Residential Area in Sunnydale.
OWNERSHIP uMlalazi Municipality CURRENT LAND USE Agriculture
PROPOSED NUMBER OF UNITS
The potential yield of the entire area is 200 units.
PRIORITY This is partially a slum clearance project and is therefore prioritized in order to be in line with the Provincial target to clear all slums 2010.
STATUS OF PROJECT A response is still awaited from the Department of Housing in respect of the appointment of the Implementation Agents for the Sunnydale Phase 03 Housing Project. The Corporate Services Department has submitted numerous requests to the Department of Housing requesting a response. The Department of Housing has by letter dated 01 February 2008 confirmed receipt of the above letters and advised that the Municipality will be updated from time to time on the progress made.
The projects can not be continued with until the Council has received the signed Tri-Partite Agreement letters from the Department of Housing.
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT The proposed site is in within close proximity to public amenities, schools, transport routes and employment opportunities.
LINK WITH BULK SERVICES
All bulk services are in close proximity to the proposed site.
IDP AND SPATIAL FRAMEWORK COMPATIBILITY
The proposed development is within the IDP and Spatial Development Framework.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
Corporate Services and Department of Housing
Sunnydale / KDS – Land Affairs Project
Application has been made to the Department of Land Affairs to assist in respect of the acquisition of privately owned farm land to link the Sunnydale and King Dinuzlulu housing projects.
Table 37: Sunnydale / KDS – Land Affairs Project
LOCATION The development site as been identified and the municipality is still negotiating with the Department of Land Affairs for the acquisition of land to develop suitable housing.
OWNERSHIP Mr D Saint – Private CURRENT LAND USE Agriculture
PROPOSED NUMBER OF UNITS
The proposed number of units is estimated at 720 units, however the project will be phased.
PRIORITY This is another slum clearance projects therefore is prioritized by the municipality in order to be in line with the Provincial target to clear all slums y 2010.
STATUS OF PROJECT Negotiations with the Department of Land Affairs and the Department of Housing for the acquisition and approval of the housing project is in process. Full environmental impact assessment and the
preparation of the preliminary layout are still to be completed.
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT The proposed site is in within reasonable distance of public
amenities, schools, transport routes and employment opportunities.
LINK WITH BULK SERVICES
All bulk services are in close proximity to the proposed site and a percentage of the road network has been constructed.
IDP AND SPATIAL FRAMEWORK COMPATIBILITY
The proposed development is within the IDP and Spatial Development Framework.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
Manager Corporate Services and Department of Housing
Mtunzini – Middle Income
There has been progress in respect of the identification and land within the Land Use Management (LUMS) process for middle income housing project in Mtunzini.
Table 38: Mtunzini – Middle Income
LOCATION The development site as been identified through the Land Use Management System and the municipality is investigating the finalization of the establishment of the township and investment of infrastructure for the development of middle income housing.
OWNERSHIP uMlalazi Municipality CURRENT LAND USE Agriculture
PROPOSED NUMBER OF UNITS
The proposed number of units is estimated at 500 units
PRIORITY This is a middle income housing project prioritized by the municipality to cater for the identified needs of the Community through the
Integrated Development Plan.
STATUS OF PROJECT The project is in its initial stages of development. Full environmental impact assessment is still to be done and preparation of final layout is also still to be done.
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT The proposed site is in within reasonable distance of public
amenities, schools, transport routes and employment opportunities within the Mtunzini urban node.
LINK WITH BULK SERVICES
Bulk services are in fairly close proximity to the proposed site however confirmation of the provision of water and sewerage is still required from the District Municipality.
IDP AND SPATIAL FRAMEWORK COMPATIBILITY
The proposed development is within the IDP and Spatial Development Framework.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
Corporate Services and Department of Housing
Table 39: Mpushini Park
LOCATION The site is located at Eshowe, adjacent to the existing Residential Area in Mpushini Park.
OWNERSHIP uMlalazi Municipality CURRENT LAND USE Agriculture
PROPOSED NUMBER OF UNITS
The potential yield of the entire area is 800 units.
PRIORITY This is partially a slum clearance project and is therefore prioritized in order to be in line with the Provincial target to clear all slums 2010.
STATUS OF PROJECT The project is in its initial stages of development. Full environmental impact assessment is still to be done and preparation of final layout is also still to be done
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT The proposed site is in within reasonable distance of public
amenities, schools, transport routes and employment opportunities.
BULK SERVICES All bulk services are in close proximity to the proposed site.
IDP AND SPATIAL FRAMEWORK COMPATIBILITY
The proposed development is within the IDP and Spatial Development Framework.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
Corporate Services and Department of Housing
Ndlangubo Rural Housing Project (In situ Upgrade)
LOCATION The development site as been identified in the Ndlangubo Tribal Authority area.
OWNERSHIP Ngonyama Trust Land CURRENT LAND USE Agriculture
PROPOSED NUMBER OF UNITS
The proposed number of units is estimated at 1 000 units
PRIORITY This is a rural housing project prioritized by the municipality to cater
the identified needs of the Community through the Integrated Development Plan.
STATUS OF PROJECT A response is still awaited from the Department of Housing in respect of the appointment of the Implementation Agents for the Ndlangubo Housing Projects. The Corporate Services Department has submitted numerous requests to the Department of Housing requesting a response. The Department of Housing has by letter dated 01 February 2008 confirmed receipt of the above letters and advised that the Municipality will be updated from time to time on the progress made.
The projects can not be continued with until the Council has received the signed Tri-Partite Agreement letters from the Department of Housing.
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT Social Services are available within the (clinic, community hall) etc.
LINK WITH BULK SERVICES
The area is not entirely electrified. There are water pipelines and the community uses communal stand pipes. Confirmation of the
provision of water and sewerage is still required from the District Municipality.
IDP AND SPATIAL FRAMEWORK COMPATIBILITY
The proposed development is within the IDP and Spatial Development Framework.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
Corporate Services and Department of Housing
Gingindlovu Middle Income Housing
LOCATION The development site as been identified and the municipality are investigating the establishment of the township and investment of infrastructure for the development of middle income housing.
OWNERSHIP uMlalazi Municipality CURRENT LAND USE Agriculture
PROPOSED NUMBER OF UNITS
The proposed number of units is estimated at 120 units
PRIORITY This is a middle income housing project prioritized by the municipality to cater the identified needs of the Community through the Integrated Development Plan.
STATUS OF PROJECT A project team is to be appointed to undertake the township
establishment in terms of the Development Facilitation Act (DFA). The Council is required to make budget provision for the aforementioned on its Operating Budget in order to commence with the preliminary
investigations.
SOCIAL
ENVIRONMENT
The proposed site is in within reasonable distance of public amenities, schools, transport routes and employment opportunities within the Gingindlovu urban node.
LINK WITH BULK SERVICES
Bulk services are in fairly close proximity to the proposed site however confirmation of the provision of water and sewerage is still required from the District Municipality.
IDP AND SPATIAL FRAMEWORK COMPATIBILITY
The proposed development is within the IDP and Spatial Development Framework.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
Corporate Services and Department of Housing
Mpungose Rural Housing Project
LOCATION The development site as been identified in the Mpungose Tribal Authority area.
OWNERSHIP Ngonyama Trust Land CURRENT LAND USE Agriculture
PROPOSED NUMBER OF UNITS
The proposed number of units is estimated at 1 000 units
PRIORITY This is a rural housing project prioritized by the Minister to cater the identified needs of the Community through the Integrated
Development Plan.
STATUS OF PROJECT The MEC for Local Government, Housing and Traditional Affairs has granted the Mpungose Traditional council a special Ministerial Project consisting of not more than 1000 beneficiaries. The Department of Housing has by letter dated 16 June 2008 requested that the project be prioritized and that the joint appointment of the Implementation Agent be done as quickly as possible.
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT Social Services are available within the (clinic, community hall) etc.
LINK WITH BULK SERVICES
The area is not entirely electrified. There are water pipelines and the community uses communal stand pipes. Confirmation of the
provision of water and sewerage is still required from the District Municipality.
IDP AND SPATIAL FRAMEWORK COMPATIBILITY
The proposed development will be included in the IDP and Spatial Development Framework.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT
Corporate Services and Department of Housing