TECHNICAL WORKSHOP 4 – KWADUKUZA MUNICIPALITY 1. BACKGROUND The KwaDukuza Municipality is one of four local municipalities that fall under the iLembe District Municipality jurisdiction. The KwaDukuza area covers approximately ±750km² between the uThongathi and uThukela rivers in Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal. It is located between Africa’s two largest harbours, the Durban Harbour and Richards Bay harbours. The boundary extends from: the uThukela River and the Mandeni Local Municipality in the north, the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and the uThongathi River in the south the Maphumulo Local Municipality and Ndwedwe Local Municipality boundaries in the west to the coastline in the east. The municipality borders a coastline that spans approximately 50km incorporating a range of sensitive coastal environments and excellent tourism opportunities. The KwaDukuza region consists of a number of development nodes with varying degrees of development. All main towns but three are found along the coast, namely: Ballito Shakas Rock Salt Rock Tinley Manor Zinkwazi KwaDukuza (formally known as Stanger) Groutville Shakaskraal
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TECHNICAL WORKSHOP 4 – KWADUKUZA MUNICIPALITY
1. BACKGROUND
The KwaDukuza Municipality is one of four local municipalities that fall under the iLembe
District Municipality jurisdiction. The KwaDukuza area covers approximately ±750km²
between the uThongathi and uThukela rivers in Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal. It is located
between Africa’s two largest harbours, the Durban Harbour and Richards Bay harbours.
The boundary extends from:
the uThukela River and the Mandeni Local Municipality in the north,
the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and the uThongathi River in the south
the Maphumulo Local Municipality and Ndwedwe Local Municipality boundaries in
the west to
the coastline in the east.
The municipality borders a coastline that spans approximately 50km incorporating a range of
sensitive coastal environments and excellent tourism opportunities. The KwaDukuza region
consists of a number of development nodes with varying degrees of development. All main
towns but three are found along the coast, namely:
Ballito
Shakas Rock
Salt Rock
Tinley Manor
Zinkwazi
KwaDukuza (formally known as Stanger)
Groutville
Shakaskraal
The KwaDukuza Municipality has one of the fastest growing populations in the province, it is
characterised by a fairly young population. The growing population has subsequently
increased the demand for housing, social facilities, infrastructure and economic opportunities
to absorb the labour market. As per the STATS SA 2011 Census data it has experienced a
growth rate of approximately 3.2% between 2001 and 2011.
Figure 1: Current Population – Source: Statistics South Africa
POPULATION
231189
POPULATION GROUP
Black 182284
Coloured 2213
Indian 32532
White 12884
Other 1272
Figure 2: Population Distribution – Source: Statistics South Africa
AGE (YEARS)
< 9 47440
10 - 19 40652
20 - 29 52681
30 - 39 36855
40 - 49 23270
50 - 59 14650
60 - 69 9445
> 70 6195
1.1. Spatial Planning and Growth
The KwaDukuza Spatial Development Framework provides strategic guidance for the future,
physical/spatial development of the KwaDukuza municipal area. It ensures that the
envisaged physical space economy reflects the social, economic and environmental
development issues identified in the IDP. The adopted package of plans provides guidance
for the existing and future physical / spatial development of the municipality. It facilitates
integration, i.e. ensuring appropriate vertical and horizontal linkage of policies, intentions and
development which are given credibility by national, provincial and local policies. A key piece
of information that reflects the growth of KwaDukuza Municipality is that as depicted in the
Statistics South Africa report “Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by
local government institutions, 2015” where eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality recorded the
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highest value of building plans passed, contributing 68,5% or R11 445,9 million to the total of
R16 706,8 million reported for KwaZulu-Natal during 2015, followed by KwaDukuza
Municipality (13,4% or R2 238,1 million), Msunduzi Municipality (4,7% or R784,0 million),
Newcastle Municipality (3,2% or R540,6 million) and City of uMhlatuze (2,7% or R446,5
million).
The above indicates that the municipality is experiencing rapid growth since it is considered
to being a secondary city.
2. LOCATION MAP
3. DESCRIPTION OF THE TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS
The purpose of the technical workshops is to provide delegates with a diverse experience of
the planning and development atmosphere that currently exists in the Municipality. It will
expose the delegates to a number of the conference themes and further highlight the key
challenges that affect a diverse growing municipality that consists of rural, urban and coastal
regions.
3.1 Study Area 1: Greater Compensation Area Conceptual and Development
Framework Plan
Study area one consists of the southern region of KwaDukuza Municipality. It is located
within an “Aerotropolis” or “Airport city” which has the Dube TradePort and the King Shaka
International Airport as its nucleus. It is also located within the eThekwini-uMhlathuze
corridor which is the primary provincial corridor in terms of the provincial growth and
development plan.
The study area for this framework plan forms part of the southern region of KwaDukuza
Municipality and borders eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and Ndwedwe Local
Municipality, and it falls within the iLembe District Municipal area. There are challenges
relating to cross border planning involving the different municipalities, bulk infrastructure
availability, and legislation relating to the Subdivision of Agricultural land, 1970 (Act No. 70 of
1970).
Figure 4: Compensation Locality Plan
The role of the study area is detailed below:
Roles Social Economic Environmental
National History and cultural heritage associated with
King Shaka
Economic support role to N2 corridor linking
eThekwini to Richard’s Bay
Sibudu Cave archaeological site
Vegetation and species of national significance
Provincial/
Regional
Mix of suburban, rural/ traditional and
agrarian settlements at the interface between
the northern corridor and inland region for
settlement, landscape, culture
Economic support role to N2 corridor and KSIA/DTP
Expansion of industrial/logistics development along
primary provincial corridor
Regional catchment role for water resources
Regional biodiversity role for KDM/NLM/IDM
interface
Regional landscape role at interface between
developed corridor, rural and natural landscapes
Municipal
Residential area alternative to coastal corridor
Potential social hub for community services
provision
Rural services networks
Consolidation of the urban edge and
protection of the accessibility of the coastal
corridor
Industrial and logistics expansion area and hub
Regional town centre expansion from Ballito
Agriculture and tourism
Employment opportunities and investment location
Protection of water resources and downstream
tourism assets
Rates income for the municipality
Biodiversity and environmental services role for
municipality, including protection of water
resources and downstream assets, UDL, etc.
Visual gateway to the metro and coastal areas
Local /
GCA
Residential settlement area
Social networks and community structures
Community facilities and institutions
Local cultural heritage and tradition
Local economic activities and employment
opportunities
Local retail and commercial services hub
Local environmental services and natural
resources
Local recreation
Landscape and local sense of place
Scenario planning for the Greater Compensation Area:
Growth Scenario 1: Low Growth
1% pa growth rate for KwaDukuza (based on KwaDukuza SDF growth projections) 8% share
of growth allocated to GCA (based on continuation of current share)
Growth Scenario 2: Medium Growth
3% pa growth rate for KwaDukuza (based on continuation of historic growth rate) 10% share
of growth allocated to GCA (based on increasing share given strategic potential of GCA)
Growth Scenario 3: High Growth
5% pa growth rate for KwaDukuza (based on contribution likely to be required from KDM to
achieve 3% pa growth of iLembe District in iLembe RSDP) 12% share of growth allocated to
GCA (based on a significantly increased share given strategic potential of GCA)
Estimated Land Demands
Should Growth Scenario 2 be taken into consideration, it is estimated that approx. 2 350 new
households will need to be accommodated in the GCA by 2020.
LAND USE AREA BASIS
Residential 80ha KDM pop growth of 3% and GCA absorbs 10% of KDM pop increase
Average occupancy ratio of 3 per/du
Average density of 30du/ha
Industrial 60ha KDM absorbs 50% of IDM growth and GCA absorbs 50% of KDM growth
Commercial/Business 20ha Estimated at 25% of residential land demand
Social Facilities 20ha Estimated at 25% of residential land demand
Sports, Recreation and Cultural Open Spaces
20ha Estimated at 25% of residential land demand
Total 188ha –
Figure 5: Compensation Aerial Image
3.1.1 Challenges
Fragmented land use pattern
Identifying new linkages to support existing road networks
Cross border alignment
Provision of Infrastructure
Release of land from the Subdivision of Land Act, 1970 (Act No. 70 of 1970)
Table 4: Drivers of Change in GCA
NO. SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STUDY AREA
1 Population Growth Medium to high population in KDM and GCA will generate increased demand for housing, facilities, jobs, infrastructure, services, public spaces, etc
2 Demographic Profile
Mixed income, education and skills levels with significant issues in relation to poverty, low skills and education, increasing younger population, etc. impacts in affordability, demand for facilities, skills available in the economy, etc.
3 Settlement Growth Existing settlements at Ballito, Umhlali, Shaka’s Head and Driefontein will attract growth and development and require supporting urban systems
4 Urbanisation and Sprawl
Increasingly urbanised population but tendency for development to occur in more suburban, peripheral and greenfield locations promotes sprawl, inefficient and wasteful resource use, etc.
5 Lifestyle Choices
Preferences for suburban and rural lifestyles impact on the type and location of housing demand Security issues precipitate an increase in cluster/gated developments
6 Social Inclusion
Need for social inclusion and social justice influences demands for greater social, economic and spatial integration, expectations around improved service delivery, requirements for basic needs provision, etc.
NO. ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS FOR STUDY AREA
1 Agricultural Activities
Declining dominance of the agricultural sector with competing land demands for urban and industrial uses Increasing importance of food security and retention and improvement of food production activities
2 Industrial and Logistics Development
Increased demand for industrial and logistics development linked to N2/R102, airport and DTP Large scale, inward looking nature of development with potential impacts on built form, spatial integration, etc.
3 Commercial and Business Development
Flight of offices, retail and business developments to greenfield sites in suburban and peripheral locations Growing population generates demands for commercial services and employment opportunities
Proposed development in the Greater Driefontein Area: