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CENTRAL DURBAN WIDENING THE HARBOUR MOUTH As part of an extensive upgrade which will transform the Port of Durban into a well-defined logistics hub, the harbour mouth has been substantially widened – from 130m to 300m at its widest point – and the entrance channel deepened so that the port can handle the new generation of massive ‘super ships’. Additionally, an agreement between the National Ports Authority and the Municipality includes plans for upgrading the existing container terminal, a new container terminal, and a new general-cargo terminal on the Point. 18 Dominant Sectors Durban is the country’s most visited tourist destination and has the second largest manufacturing base, as well as a strong agricultural sector and growing IT, outsourcing, printing and creative industries. CENTRAL DURBAN THE MOSES MABHIDA STADIUM Construction of this world-class multi-purpose sports stadium was completed in 2009. The elegant new complex was one of the major host stadiums for the 2010 Fifa World Cup and will be a major asset for future Olympic bids. The stadium can accommodate 70000 spectators and is part of the Municipality’s Beyond 2010 strategy which aims to establish Durban as Africa’s premier sporting destination. The Role Of Infrastructure In Economic Development A central role of the eThekwini Municipality is to sensitively provide infrastructure that will help to grow the local economy while minimising negative externalities such as noise and air pollution. The success of Nandi Drive is a good example of how the provision of infrastructure by local government can catalyse development in an area. By connecting the outer ring freeway with Durban’s northern suburbs, access to much land has been opened up, allowing for the development of commercially intensive areas such as River Horse Park and alleviating congestion at other arterial entrances to Durban. Similarly, the City’s public-private partnership with Tongaat Hulett is helping to facilitate the economic and urban integration of the formerly marginalised areas of Phoenix, Inanda, Ntuzuma and KwaMashu. What was once a mass of semi-rural housing is very quickly turning into a small city that will activate the area around it.
NORTH DURBAN DUBE TRADE PORT With the newly completed King Shaka International Airport at its centre, the Dube Trade Port, once completed, will see the establishment of an exciting state of the art export zone incorporating a new air platform linked with the seaports of Durban and Richards Bay. By attracting private sector investment and providing a multimodal platform for local exporters to more effectively tap into global markets, the Dube Trade Port will serve as a catalyst for economic development and sustainable job creation. The Trade Port will incorporate a trade zone, a cyberport, perishables facilities, freight transfer facilities and other commercial and retail opportunities. NORTH DURBAN CENTRAL DURBAN RENOVATING THE CITY During 2010 significant progress was made with an ambitious project to revitalise the inner city and its immediate arterial suburbs. Much of the city has been renovated including roads, pavements, lighting and the City Hall itself. Additionally, many building owners have followed the city’s lead, resulting in a cleaner, more liveable city. KING SHAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT includes an integrated passenger and freight airport without the significant constraints associated with the old Durban International Airport. Nearly 20000 square metres in size, the passenger terminal, with ‘parking spaces’ for 18 passenger aircrafts, allows for seven million passengers every year, with opportunities for significant expansion built into the design. 19
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