PRECINCT PLAN

MOLWENI NODAL FUNCTIONAL AREA PLAN

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PUBLIC MEETING 20 & 23 MAY 2012

PROJECT BACKGROUND
AS PER THE TOR: The precinct plan is to inform and coordinate the planning of Molweni mainly the clustering of social and commercial facilities in the area. The project aims to:
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Attract investment by identifying a commercial node; Cluster social facilities in well located and strategic areas; Consolidate dispersed commercial activities and social facilities at a central node; Establish infrastructural requirements; and Identify opportunities for linkages from/to Molweni with its surrounding areas.

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The Outer West Development Spatial Plan (OWDS) states that Molweni is to become a Neighbourhood Node serving both Molweni and Langefontein area. Click to edit Master subtitle style

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MOLWENI NODAL PRECINCT PLAN

PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The main objectives of the Nodal Precinct Plan are to: 1. Provide a vision and framework for coordinating and informing both the public and private sector investment and development in Molweni;
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Facilitate the development of a well-integrated, dignified, vibrant, safe and attractive environment for local residents and visitors; Encourage sustainable private businesses and job creation in this economically depressed area; Assess the social facilities and services backlog in relation to eThekwini Social Facilities Standards; Identify and provide sustainable responses to existing bulk infrastructure and services constraints including roads and sewerage disposal. Provide a clear spatial structure for the node, with strong image forming elements; Identify a system of quality public spaces and streetscape elements. Assign land uses or land use baskets to certain parcels of land in order to ensure the efficient use of land and the optimal integration of land uses with the movement patterns and public space system; Provide clear development and urban design guidelines to manage investment and development in the node; and Identify catalytic public sector led projects that are required to kick-start the development of the node. 12/11/12

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MOLWENI NODAL PRECINCT PLAN

STUDY AREA: REGIONAL CONTEXT

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MOLWENI NODAL PRECINCT PLAN

STUDY AREA: LOCAL CONTEXT MAP

The Study Area falls within Ward 9 of eThekwini Metro but has a defined boundary that includes; Molweni, Lower Molweni, Langefontein, and Izigodi associated with it include; Umgababa, and uMngeni

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Surrounding Areas include; Waterfall, -KwaNgcolosi, -Kloof, -Forest Hills, -Inanda, and -Umzinyathi Extent of 2,268ha or 0.02% of OW. Dormitory centre for Hillcrest, Waterfall, Kloof and Pinetown.

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PROJECT METHODOLOGY
PART 1: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
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PART 3: PRECINT PLAN PROPOSALS

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Introduction and Background Literature Review Legislation and Policy Overview Status Quo 4.1 Economic Analysis 4.2 Environmental Overview 4.3 Infrastructure and Services Overview 4.4 Social Facilities Overview 4.5 Human Settlement 4.6 Spatial Analysis 4.7 Land Ownership 4.8 SWOT Analysis 4.9 Community Based Planning Survey

Movement Network Proposals Infrastructure Network Proposals Housing Development Proposals Nodal Development Proposals Land Use Proposals and Designations

PART 4: PROJECTS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN PART 5: GENERAL DEFINITIONS

PART 2: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

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Vision Formulation Key Development Principles Spatial Responses Nodal Precinct Plan Proposed Concepts

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PART 1 OVERVIEW Status Quo

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Demographics (ETA, 2010): Lower Molweni 14,108 people Upper Molweni 4,018 people Langefontein 2,310 people Tin Town 199 people Movement and Linkages:

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Environmental Overview: Outer West occupies 74,000ha of high biodiversity areas in terms of DMOSS Natural assets include; - River systems, - Forests, - Wetlands, and - Grasslands Environmental threats include - Pollution - Sand mining, - Alien invasive plants, - Invasive species, - Illegal hunting, and - Soil erosion

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Inanda Road is the main access road. Inanda Road links Hillcrest-Moweni Pinetown. There are several internal access roads. Movement of vehicles is towards the areas of employment to the west and south. Pedestrian movement is disorganised. Economic Overview: Predominantly Low Income area 32% earn less than the minimum living level 40% employment of people of an employable age 7% of total population is employed Only 17% employed locally resulting in economic spillages High cost on 12/11/12 commuting

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PART 1 OVERVIEW Status Quo

Infrastructure and Services Overview: 5.1 Road Network; . Inanda Road as the main high mobility road has the following issues of concerns; - inconsistent road width, - several houses with direct to Inanda Road, - encroachment on the road reserve, - the lack of traffic management, - poorly defined pedestrian walkways, - livestock roaming the streets, - poorly maintained road verges
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Social facilities: Most social facilities are sufficiently provided in terms of thresholds, Several facilities require upgrading, There is a need to cluster facilities at a strategic location Human Settlement: Peri-urban to rural in nature, Dormitory centre, Primarily densely settled settlements, Some upgrading has taken place and new houses built Spatial Analysis Lynch Analysis Performance of natural and built environment elements Network Analysis Community Based Planning Survey (9 July 2011) SWOT Analysis (10 July 2011)

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Several internal access roads in a poor state,

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5.2 Water; . Semi-pressure individual connections are available . General scarcity of water throughout the Municipality . New developments to be approved subject to availability of water 5.3 Sanitation; . The area is not serviced with a water borne system instead septic tanks and Urinary Diversion Latrines 5.4 Storm water;

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SOCIAL FACILITIES: PRIMARY SCHOOL & CLINIC

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PART 2 OVERVIEW Conceptual Framework

1. EThekwini 2020 Vision: By 2020 eThekwini Municipality will be Africas most caring and liveable City
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Desired shape and form of development for Molweni was as revealed by stakeholders includes: Improved road network, Efficient and effective public transport system, Sustainable provision of basic services, Attractive to tourists and takes full advantage of natural resources, Agriculturally productive, Well developed economic activities, Well developed infrastructure, and Improved linkages Molweni 2021 Vision

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Urban Design Guidelines: Urban Densification Compaction Sustainability Urban Integration Redressing Imbalance Quality Urban Environment Urban Design Goals: Goal 1 - Promote and enhance accessibility, Goal 2 Promote diversity and choice Goal 3 Safe and secure environment Goal 4 - Imageability Goal 5 Building a viable local economy Goal 6 - Promote and improve public transport Goal 7 Sustainable services and facilities Goal 8 Access and protection of natural resources Goal 9 Appropriate settlement form

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By 2021, Molweni will be an area that is well serviced with adequate and reliable social infrastructure and services, and there will be economic vibrancy achieved through sustainable use of available resources to ensure a better tomorrow

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PART 2 OVERVIEW Spatial Responses

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Spatial Distribution and Densities: Breaking New Ground identifies strategies for spatial restructuring these include; - Eradication informal settlements, - Integration, - Spatial planning and location of new projects, - Urban renewal and inner city regeneration, and - Developing social and economic infrastructure. Built form and Urban Design Responses

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Movement Network: Upgrading of the Inanda Road to a proper high mobility route with a 30m width; Limitation of direct access points on Inanda Road ; Relocation of developments encroaching on the road reserve; Introduction of road safety measures and include clearly marked pedestrian crossings; Extension of pedestrian walkways; Extension of black top roads; Provision of street lighting and well maintained street vegetation which includes clearing up of road verges;

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PART 2 OVERVIEW Spatial Responses

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Hard Open Spaces: mixed mode streets; pedestrian-oriented streets; squares; markets; parking areas; and public transport stops and stations.

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Public facilities Economic Opportunities

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10. Soft Open Spaces . Parkways, . Parks, . Sportsfields, . Play Parks, and . Urban agriculture.

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Final Nodal Precinct Plan

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PART 3 PREVIEW Mixed Use Node

Land Use Residential Light Industry Mixed Use (Commercial and Light Industry) Commercial Rank Municipal Depot No. of Erven 72 3 10 3 1 1 90 Area in Ha 8.1 1.6 4.2 1.8 0.4 1.6 17.7

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PART 3 PREVIEW Social Facility Node

Educational Community Hall Police Station Health Centre Municipal Office Parks TOTAL Land Use No. Erven 1 1 1 1 1 2 7 ofArea (ha) 5.74 1.01 0.62 2.02 0.19 0.93 10.51

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PART 4: PROJECTS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

The following catalytic projects have been identified by the Nodal Precinct Plan in order to fast track the development process of Molweni. The projects are grouped as follows; Short Term (Less than 5 Years to implementation) Medium Term (5-10 Years to implementation) Long Term (10-more Years to Implementation) Table 20: Short Term Projects Table 21: Medium Term Projects Table 22: Long Term Projects

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PRIORIT ESTIMATED Y PROJECT VALUE High N/A

DATE OF IMPLEMENTA TION June 2012

Medium Term Projects

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Start negotiations with households who will be affected by the upgrading of Inanda Road.

PRIORITESTIMATED DATE OF Y PROJECT IMPLEMENT VALUE ATION High Medium High Medium Medium June 2016 June 2016 June 2016 June 2016 June 2016

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Start negotiations with land owners where High affected households may be relocated. Upgrading of intersections with Inanda Road to KZN-DOT Type B2 Access Standards. Close off all unsafe intersections with Inanda Road. Upgrading of sidewalks in the vicinity of schools and crches. High

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Upgrading of Inanda Road into High Mobility Road. Street lighting for secondary pedestrian routes. Electricity supply upgrading to support new developments Upgrading of existing police station Development of incubators around within the Mixed Use Node.

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6. Traffic calming speed humps in the High vicinity of schools and crches, as well as speed tables at pedestrian crossing points. Landscaping and furniture along main or Medium primary roads. Develop and implement a road verges maintenance program. Medium June 2012

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Long Term Projects

PRIORI ESTIMATED DATE OF TY PROJECT IMPLEMENT VALUE ATION Low Low Low Low Medium June 2021 June 2021 June 2021 June 2021 June 2021

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Introduction of a municipal bus transport Medium system. Development of the Molweni Neighborhood Shopping Centre. Finalize and implement Upper Molweni Community Development Project. Finalize and implement KwaDinabakubo Phase 1A Housing Project. Finalize and implement KwaDinabakubo Phase 1B Housing Project. S Finalize and implement KwaDinabakubo Phase 2 Housing Project. Finalize and implement Madimeni and Langefontein Phase 5 Housing Project. Finalize and implement Waterfall Ext. 4 Housing Project Medium

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Development of a new clinic. Development of Community Hall next to Tribal Court Development of FET College Landscaping and maintenance of public spaces. Library and Computer school.

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END OF PRESENTATION

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME

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