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the Ugu District consists of both rural, poor inland areas and the more affluent South Coast towns, many of which are holiday destinations, the potential customer base of the market is large. Therefore, the agriculture sector in Ugu has a huge potential, provided that the local farmers can be mobilised to meet the needs of the Ugu Fresh Produce Market. The site also offers an opportunity for the investors who would wish to invest in agriculture facilities dealing with any business within the fresh produce value chain.
3.6.11.2 Light Industrial Areas
Manufacturing activity is also concentrated along the coastal strip with some light industrial parks such as Marburg, Park Rynie and Margate. There are also, a number of industrial development points in the hinterland such as Harding and some that are related to the activities of large firms, such as Idwala NPC, Sezela Sugar Mill, Umzimkulu Sugar Mill and the Weza Saw Mill. The developed industrial areas in Ugu are situated in Port Shepstone/ Marburg, Park Rynie, Umzinto North, Umzinto South, Margate Quarry, Margate Airport and Harding. Ugu has been earmarked primarily as a furniture manufacturing hub (Harding and/or Marburg) and secondly, as a perishable goods processing hub. There are other industrial areas which specialise in various manufacturing and Table 3.11.8.2.1 below provides details of what they manufacture and where are they strategically located.
Table 3.11.8.2.1: Ugu District Spatial Distribution of Manufacturing Activity
Area
Basic Description
Type of Industry
Marburg Industrial
This is the only major industrial zone in the District. It has been developed on the N2 to the south-west of the Port Shepstone CBD. The land is not flat, but the topography is reasonable for industrial development. A large variety of manufacturing and service sector businesses are located in the area.
Most industrial sectors are represented in the area. Furniture, textile and clothing and food seem to dominate. Sizes range from small service industries to major plants.
Harding Industrial
A substantial industrial area has been developed in the formal town of Harding. The grid structure of the layout provides easy access to the industries.
In the case of Harding there is an exceptionally strong focus on the timber and timber products sector (see list of industries). Kulu Snacks, a major employer in the District, is also located in Harding.
Margate Quarry Industry
The industrial area is located close to the entrance to the NPC Quarry immediately to the west of the N2 as you approach the Margate turnoff from Durban. The area is separated from neighbouring developments either by the N2 or vacant land.
The number of concrete block, brick and moulded concrete block manufacturers benefiting from the location in relation to the Quarry is clearly noticeable. Furniture manufacturers and a church are also housed in industrial buildings.
Park Rynie Industrial
The industrial area is located to the west of Park Rynie, between the residential area and the N2. The land gently slopes towards the coast. Roads are currently being constructed to expand the industrial area.
Manufacturing activity in this township
is limited. Paint manufacturing and block making are two of the manufacturing activities. The majority of space available is used for storage and distribution or service industries.
Umzinto South Industries
The original town centre of Umzinto is located to the south of the CBD. This area consists mostly of older buildings fronting on to the main street.
The Albany bakery is the only industry of note in this node. Small services industries and distributors are also located in this node.
Margate Airport Industrial
This industrial area is located on the northern end of the runway of the Margate airport. It is located on relatively flat land. The area is home to only a handful of industries.
Construction related, and furniture manufacturing firms are located in the area.
Umzinto North Industries
A cluster of industries are located in Umzinto North (east of Main Road), however, it is obvious that three larger textile/clothing firms used to dominate. Two are located in the vicinity of the cluster and one within Umzinto
The three textile industries dominate industrial development in the
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