2030 Xhariep Indicative Development Framework - Arid Areas ...

Xhariep District NSDP Alignment Study :
Report Two: 2030 Xhariep Indicative Development Framework (XIDF): March 2010
Silimela Development Services
Hydro-electric scheme feasibility studies
District Renewable Energy Strategy and
Investment Plan including Smart Grid roll-out.
Develop District Public Transport Plan
Pillar of
Regional
Development
Strategic 2030 Questions High Level 2030 Objectives Indicative 2030 Initiatives
Environment
How to enhance the
sustainability of the Orange
River catchment system, and
beneficial spin-offs for
agriculture, or allow
uncoordinated management of
the system with the potential
threat to the region.
How to enhance the region‟s
attractiveness to skilled
workers and maximize the
huge amenity value and
potential of the Xhariep River
Valley and Dam by
accommodating sensitive
residential development.
Ensure effective regional
management and coordination of
the Orange River catchment
system so as to support ongoing
agriculture development and
safe and secure water supplies.
Expand protected areas under
active management.
Protect the region‟s bio-diversity.
Provide high quality residential
living environments capable of
attracting skilled workers to the
District.
Long Term: 2015-2020
Orange River catchment management plan.
The district must engage with DWAF and the
Orange River Water Management Agency
process to plot a long-term strategy for the
utilisation of scarce water in the catchment.
Xhariep River Valley residential development
framework.
Nature reserve expansion and management
programme.
Regional bio-diversity strategy.
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