APPROVED IDP DOC 2011-16.BA PHALABORWA.pdf

B6. Problem Statement
The problem faced by the Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality is on the downscaling of mining activities as a result
of the depleted copper body, ageing infrastructure and demand for more services . This has serious
ramifications on the local labour force and the general economy of the area. The Municipality has to grow
the local economy and promote job creation, whilst addressing backlogs in basic service delivery.
B7. Recommendations
In line with the NSDP, the LEGDS, the District Local Economic Development Plan and the Spatial
Development Framework; it is recommended that the Municipality investigates the possibility of growing
the tourism industry to boost the local economy. In order to achieve this strategic intent, the Municipality
has to establish partnerships with both the public and private sectors.
B8. Community Needs
The Municipality held ward meetings in all the wards to identify community needs and their priorities
for the 2011/12 financial year.
Ward challenges identified through the above processes were confirmed during public participation
processes in the wards. Public participation processes included, Imbizos, ward report back sessions on
service delivery and ward reports submitted monthly in the Municipality.
The table below presents prioritized community needs. Ward councilors played a crucial role in confirming
ward priority needs:
Table B.62 Community Needs as per Ward submissions
Ward Community Needs/Challenges Location/Area Responsible Institution
1 Water supply Makhushane – Nyakelany 1-4 Mopani/ Dwaf
Electrification Makhushane – Nyakelang 4 ESKOM
Formalization of settlement Makhushane – Nyakelang BPM
Site demarcation – Makhushane
Nyakelang
Makhushane – Nyakelang 4 Makhushane Tribal
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