GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
The ongoing growth and prosperity of a town requires long term strategic thinking and planning. Whilst much of this is the purview of the Administration, in terms of its Integrated Development Plan, Spatial Development Framework, Capital Expenditure Framework and network masterplans, actual implementation is based on partnerships with both the public and private sector.
In this regard the Administration’s Senior Management Team is in regular communication with parties looking to invest in the area, with a view to facilitating development and securing quick, integrated responses when larger projects are to be initiated.
CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS
PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
The Swellendam Municipality is in the fortunate position to have substantial landholdings, particularly commonage which is quite extensive and well located. In terms of ownership it is Council which is the custodian of said land (on behalf of residents) and all decisions in relation to its use and development is subject to Council consideration and resolution.
In light of the above the Administration takes great care in ensuring that the land in its control is managed, maintained and developed in the best interest of its citizens. Much of the land is therefore allocated to social and service infrastructure such as school sites, subsidised housing projects, solid waste disposal facilities, water purification units, reservoirs, airstrips, small scale farmers etc. Some of this land is also set aside to be developed and alienated at market related prices to further stimulate the economy, create job opportunities and generate a financial return for the Administration.
In terms of acquiring municipal land there is a very defined process to be followed, which is strictly controlled in terms of the various legislation. The key points in this regard is that all proposals must be considered by Council (as the landowner) in the first instance. It is ultimately Council which decides whether it will sell a parcel of land or not, based on a variety of factors, including the recommendations put to it by its senior management team.
All land to be alienated is sold at market related prices, based on valuations received from two independent valuers. Land which is to be alienated for bone fide social services may however be released at a lower rate. It is noted that most municipal property transactions are subject to legal processes, such as subdivision, rezoning, transfer and registration, the cost of which is to be borne by the applicant.
The responsibility to administer buildings and land in Municipal ownership vests with the Director Corporate Services, who is the first point of contact in all related property transactions, which includes leases and various encroachment agreements.
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