PROPERTY NEWS - The adopted Gwayang Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF), 2015 identified the area between the Gwaiing River and George (south of the R102 and north of the N2) as an area with the potential to be developed as a mixed-use precinct for commercial and industrial land uses.
The precinct forms part of a cluster of existing and proposed nodes along the western access to the urban area and is situated along the R102 (airport road).
According to Lauren Waring, the director of Human Settlements, Planning and Development and Property Management, initial processes have been initiated in collaboration with a service provider. These include geotechnical studies, environmental sensitivity analysis, traffic impact evaluation, engineering service investigations, precinct designs, as well as an urban design and optimal layout concept.
The concept envisaged includes commercial and industrial parks, modern manufacturing and other commercial functions on various scales and mixed residential typologies with the associated community facilities.
"The municipal utility area and planned alternative energy facilities are included in the precinct plan and sensitive environmental features will be protected through an integrated open space system which will also aid storm water management and provide functional open spaces to the users in and around the precinct," said Waring.
The environmental impact and land use management application processes will start after finalisation of the layout plan, which is expected to be in July, before the phasing for the installation of infrastructure will be determined.
"The planning process is anticipated to be concluded by the end of 2024, whereafter the potential release of land for development will be submitted to Council," Waring said. This project constitutes infill development and includes the objective to make optimum and efficient use of existing infrastructure and resources.
The industrial and commercial expansion offered by the project will contribute to economic growth and is anticipated to provide new opportunities for employment and SMME development.
The conceptual layout for the development.
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