Presentation on Outer West Spatial Development Plans (SDP)

Presented by: eThekwini Municipality To: Durban Chamber of Commerce Date: 11 December 2012 @Westville Country Club

Purpose & Presentation Outline

The purpose is to present the approved development plans for the KZN Outer West Area, including: Outer West Spatial Development Plan Cato Ridge Local Area Plan Mpumalanga Town Centre Shogweni Local Area Plan Molweni Nodal Functional Area Plan

To engagement with business sector for information sharing

The Outer West Spatial Development Plan (SDP)

Package of Plans
Intention to establish an appropriate mechanism for land use management across the city
Series of plans with different scope, purpose and level of detail Means of translating strategic city policy into geographically based sustainable development interventions, through a suite of integrated socio-economic, environmental and physical development plans To guide the decision making of the Council.

Comprises a LANDUSE MANAGEMENT TOOLBOX

November 2009
SDPs Approved

SDP REVIEW PROCESS

November 2010 Annual review

Completed
Extensive public process

November 2011
Annual review

Completed
Minor changes SLR Align with detailed plans Water Issues

November 2012 Annual review

Completed

IDP review 15/16

November 2013 Annual review November 2014/15
Major SDP review

IRPTN Approved Projects SEA

In Progress Climate Change data

Purpose of Spatial Development Plans

Translates intentions of IDP & SDF into broad land use directives Guides detailed planning (LAPs etc) Indicates transport, environmental and infrastructure implications Directs level, form and location of investment in the city SDPs are long term (ultimate) growth scenario (20 yr) City wide development priorities and phasing Annual and 5 year review

Phase 1: Short-term (5yr) Phase 2: Medium-term (10yr) Phase 3: Long-term (20yr)

City Wide & Local Area Plans

Plans Completed: Northern Region:North Urban Development Corridor, Cornubia-Verulam, Phoenix/INK, Tongaat and KSIA/Dube Trade Port, Ohlanga-Tongati Coastal LAPs Outer West Region:Cato Ridge Shongweni LAPs

South SDP:South Durban Basin LAP Illovo/ Bhekulwandle , Umkomaas, Adams- Folweni, Umlazi LAP
Central SDP: iTRUMP [ABM] In progress Back of Port LAP Densification Strategy _ Rural Development Strategy

Functional Area Plans

Completed
Cornubia Framework Plan Umhlanga Node Precinct Plan Verulam CBD Precinct Plan Northern Public Transport Corridor Phase-1 Giba Gorge Precinct Plan Hillcrest Gillits Kloof Activity Corridor Review Mpumalanga Precinct Plan (Rural ABM) Pinetown Node Regeneration Plan Clermont / KwaDabeka Urban Regeneration Precinct Plan LUMS consolidation OW EESMP and LUMS alignment Cato Ridge Industrial Precinct Plan Cato Ridge Town Centre Precinct Plan Molweni Precinct Plan Craigieburn Precinct Plan Toti CBD regeneration plan Umlazi Regeneration Plan Tongaat Inyaninga Functional Area Plan Umgababa Precinct Plan Nsimbini Rural Functional Area Plan

In progress

Outer West Region

Contains 16.5% of eThekwinis population (577 700 people) on 34% of land Contributes 6.6% of eThekwinis GDP 50% of the land is under Tribal Leadership Contains 50% of Municipal open space area

Role of the Outer West Region

Environmental Management Priority Area Strategic Industrial Expansion Limited Residential & Commercial Expansion Key Tourism Destination

 Six local areas Separated from one another by major topographical features and major barriers such as river valleys and main roads. Each local area has its own character and opportunities for development and need to be planned and managed accordingly. The planning and management of these areas is aimed at turning these functional districts into local activity systems which provide a range of facilities, opportunities and services required by local residents. Two of the local planning areas: Inanda Dam and Zwelibomvu are entirely traditional authority areas, while Cato Ridge and Mpumalanga have some traditional authority land within its boundaries.

Environmental Informants
Umgeni River

Umlazi River
UMhlathuzana River

High priority environmental management area. Contains 50% of Municipal open space area Forms part of the upper catchments of Umgeni, Umlazi, UMhlathuzana Rivers, Providing eco-system services, such as flood attenuation, clean water, plants for medicinal purposes etc. Contains 64% of the metropolitan artificial water bodies Contain Resource : Inanda Dam and Shongweni Dam Contains natural assets Kranskloof, Pithy, Springside Nature, Giba Gorge Reserves, Hammarsdale Falls, Sithumba Hills, provides tourism opportunities

Wastewater Informants

Cato Ridge Abattoir Fredville Cato Ridge Village Mpumalanga

CAPACITY STATUS Hillcrest no spare capacity Fischer Road Works- private works Hammarsdale, Fredville and Mpumalanga have capacity Cato Ridge Ponds (Abattoir)- private works Cato Ridge Village, private works
Fischer Road Works Hillcrest

Hammarsdale

Existing Urban Services Edge

Future Urban Development Line

Contains 7 waste water treatment works

Socio- Economic Informants

CURRENT POPULATION DISTRIBUTION
28%

CURRENT POPULATION TRENDS

15% CATO RIDGE 28% MPUMALANGA

INANDA DAM

12% WESTERN SUBURBS SHONGWENI

11% 11%
6% ZWELIBOMVU

High population in rural areas, disconnected from Metro opportunities High risk generated by informal settlements being in vulnerable locations, pressure on natural environment. High levels of unemployment, low levels of skills and few existing employment opportunities

Transport Informants
Improve Existing Linkages New Linkages required
DUBE TRADE PORT

CURRENT TRANSPORTATION TRENDS AND PROPOSALS N3/M13/R103 provide main east/west linkages. Access is constrained by topography results in lack of alternatives. Main Durban/Johannesburg rail line in the south, affected by steep gradients, axle loading and tunnel clearance. Rail from Western Suburbs to Cato Ridge used mostly for tourism. N3 highly pressured system due to lack of alternates. Diminishing capacity to serve the metropolitan area from an economic point of view. N3 Toll offers challenges. Poor linkages results in inefficient and inconvenient and costly travel patterns. Providing public transport service is constrained by topography High levels of congestion in Western Suburbs due to increased developments

INK INANDA DAM

CAMPERDOWN
NGWELE MR255

MR385

MR454

MR454 MR489

CENTRAL

MR489

SOUTH

Outer West Region- Spatial Concept

Proposed Movement and Development Corridors

PROPOSED CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT
Industrial Corridor Eddie Hagen Drive has the potential to be developed as an industrial corridor providing much needed economic opportunities for the rural hinterland. Rural Corridors Some routes in the rural areas which link rural nodes together have the potential to be developed as rural corridors that support rural activities including arts and crafts and informal trade. Agriculture Corridors This section of the MR385 is predominantly focused on agriculture as the main economic activity. This use should be maintained, and supported in the short term. Urban Service Corridors MR385 and Old Main Road have the potential to be developed as urban services corridors supporting mixed use urban development.

Proposed Movement and Development Corridors

KEY OPPORUNITY AREAS AND PROPOSALS
Cato Ridge-Dry and Wet Industry, Manufacturing, Potential Land Fill and Dig-Out Port Shongweni-Business Park /Retail, Potential Land Fill Bartletts Farm Future Industry/Logistics Hammarsdale Revitalisation of industrial development

URBAN NODES
(Cato Ridge, Mpumalanga, Hillcrest) Mixed Use , Retail, Office, Community, Mixed Use for local needs

URBAN (NEIGHBOUHOOD NODES

(Kloof, Waterfall, Molweni, Botha's Hill) Activities of local nature providing convenience and catering for daily needs

INDUSTRIAL NODES
Cato Ridge Industrial Hammarsdale/ Bartletts

RURAL INVESTMENT NODES

(Inchanga, UMzinyathi, Kwa Ximba,) Mixed Use social and economic investment for Tribal Area

RURAL SERVICE NODES

(Ngcolosi, Zwelibomvu,Ntshongweni,Kwa Sondela) Social and economic activities for Tribal District

CULTURAL TOURISM NODE

Shembe Village

RECREATION NODES
(Inanda Dam, Shongweni Dam,) Providing local and international tourism activities

Proposed Residential
Consolidate rural lifestyle close to environment by clustering and promoting sustainable agriculture opportunities

Consolidate and Upgrade Intensive Settlements Promote rural middle income lifestyle and encourage agriculture production New future housing opportunity

Consolidate suburban residential , provide strategic affordable housing opportunities within urban development line
LAND USE Agriculture Equestrian Rural Residential NET DENSITY 1du/ha 2.5 du/ha 2.5 du/ha

Protect equestrian Lifestyle

Rural Residential 1 5 10 du/ha Future Residential 5 - 40 du/ha

Proposed Metro Housing Projects

Large range of existing lifestyle choice (agriculture, suburban) Significant (approx 8500) middle income cluster housing units developed in recent years. New market trend for apartment blocks/ affordable units in well located spaces along main roads. 57 000 Metro Housing units proposed for Outer & Inner West UMzinyathi, Fredville KwaXimba, Salem Mpumalanga. Lack of social, commercial and community facilities, exacerbated by lack of infrastructure, low thresholds.

Region Priorities
North 1. Dube Trade Port
2. Cornubia 3. Canelands 4. Redcliffe 5. Tongaat residential

Outer West (Urban)

1. Cato Ridge
2. Hammersdale/Mpumalanga 3. Bartlett, 4. Shongweni & 5. Hillcrest

Central 1. Back of Port

2. South Durban Basin 3. ITRUMP (Inner City Regeneration) 4. Strategic Densification 5. Springfield Park, 6. Pinetown Marshalling

South 1. Umlazi
2. Cragieburn/Umkomaas 3. Umgababa 4. Illovu 5. Folweni

Development Trends and Spatial Challenges in the Outer West

50%) of the study area is covered by traditional authorities 50%) of the study area is covered by critical environmental assets and services Under performing agricultural areas resulting in pressure for land use change and impacts on food security Low densities and fragmented settlement pattern with low thresholds for efficient service delivery Lack of space for service industry in the broader Outer West area has led to inappropriate developments along the R103 which negatively impact on the tourism potential of this route Steady middle to high income housing demand in Western Suburbs Steady office and retail demand in Western Suburbs. Pressure for conversion of agricultural land Adhoc densification resulting in increased storm water flows. Poor linkages to areas of opportunity. Increased industrial land demand Increased pressure on road network Increased pressure on infrastructure capacity in Western Suburbs and Cato Ridge. Lack of land use and environmental management and control. Large population with lack of job opportunities Dominant land owners are drivers for new development, sometimes inconsistent with Municipal priorities and phasing Grow rates base Address housing & infrastructure backlog Manage urban growth Integrated & efficient city structure Alignment with city strategies

Trends, Pressures & Challenges

Key Spatial Drivers :
DTP, Port (BOP, SDB), Cato Ridge & Mpumalanga

Higher density suburban & rural development Decentralised commercial, office and community facilities Pressure on environmental assets & services Conversion of viable agricultural land Pressure for industrial development

Grow rates base Address housing & infrastructure backlog Infrastructure capacity for new growth Need strategic economic growth & investment Protect key environmental assets Manage urban growth Integrated & efficient city structure Alignment with city strategies

SDP-Progress to Date
2009/10/11 SDPs were approved by Council Gave in principle support for the SDPs Supported and mandated the Deputy City Managers (Sustainable Development & City Enterprises; Treasury; Procurement and Infrastructure) to
actively pursue and enter into partnerships with other spheres of government (National and Provincial) and the Private Sector to support the financing and the release of Phase 1 Priorities.

to identify and implement a range of funding options, including but not limited to the application of a development levy.
prepare an Infrastructure Plan and MTEF budget that appropriately considers Phase 1 Priorities

THANK YOU!!!