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Table 5.2.2: Ugu District Catalytic Projects
No.
Project
Description
Status
1.
Margate airport to cater for larger carriers
Upgrade of Margate airport by extending the runway
Business Plan has been developed by RNM
2.
Port Shepstone beachfront redevelopment
Revitalization of the beachfront through Mixed Use Development
Concept will be developed in the new financial year
3.
Port Shepstone Government Precinct / Mixed Use More
Development of a Government Complex within 1.5 km radius from the CBD
Government offices are catered for in buildings not conducive for office activities
4.
Port Shepstone Government Precinct / Mixed Use More
A 74-km walking, hiking, cycling and horse-riding trail linking RNM and Umzumbe
Business Plan developed, and funding proposals made to both the private as well as public sectors
5.
Umzumbe River Trail - R35m
Alerting local businesses and professionals about massive procurement opportunities from N2 development
Engagements with SANRAL and Wild Coast Business Forum have commenced
6.
KwaXolo Adventure Centre
An outdoor adrenalin pumping activity in KwaXolo
Service provider for linking the caves with the main admin building appointed
7.
Fallow fields cultivation - Tea Tree, Moringa, Macadamia
At least 100 hectares in Amakhosi land planted with cash crops
Engagement with Department of Agriculture have commenced
8.
Murchison Mixed Use Node
Development of a Murchison Precinct – filling station, retail, flats and offices
Concept document prepared and presented, and Expressions of Interest will be issued in the 2018/2019 fy
9.
Renewable energy – KwaMachi bioethanol
A bio-diesel and bio-ethanol plant together with aquaponics and fish farm for KwaMachi
R14.5 m funding received from African Development Bank for planning studies
10.
Forestry Industrialization
Development of a Forestry Industrialization Framework
11.
Scottburgh Beachfront redevelopment
Revamp of the beachfront by creating an activity precinct linking the beach with the CBD
A Call for Proposals has been issued and prospective investors will be appointed in August 2018
12.
Ifafa Industrial Park
Creation of a light industrial node at Ifafa
Application for Release of Agricultural Land still pending
13.
Amandawe Precinct Plant
Development of a plan to guide investment in Amandawe
Service provider is at final stage of appointment
14.
Rural Events and Wedding Centre
African themed and upmarket events and wedding centre in KwaCele area
Concept presented to Umdoni LED and has been well received
15.
Fish farm
Rolling out of a community fish farm in Umzumbe
Applications for funding made and decision still awaited
16.
Turton Beachfront development
New Beach development in Turton
Concept approved by Umzumbe Council and Expression of Interest advert has gone out
Source: USCDA, 2020
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