Lekwa Local Municipality 2013/14 - Co-operative Governance and ...

“To be the leading, people centered municipality excelling in economic growth, development and governance”Housing Strategy and ProjectsIn this section, housing strategies and projects are developed based on the information provided in theanalysis phase. The housing needs derived from the statistical analysis and information obtained from themunicipal housing, are to a great extent determined strategies and projects that will be developed for themunicipality.The objectives and strategies that seek to address the needs of the vulnerable groups in the municipalityshould be given attention whilst at the same time care should be taken to ensure that the institutionalarrangements are geared towards accelerating housing delivery and creation of sustainable humansettlements in line with the Breaking New Ground Policy.Developing the Housing StrategiesThe housing strategies are actually meant to give effect to the objectives as formulated. In developing thestrategies, various factors were taken into consideration. The following are, amongst other factors thatinfluenced the strategies that were developed:- The role of the Department of Housing in subsidy allocations to municipalities The criteria used for allocation of housing subsidies to individuals. The ability of the municipality to manage and ensure construction of good quality houses locatedcloser to employment opportunities and social amenities—the crux of sustainable settlements The role of private sector developers in creating new affordable housing stock as well as high incomehousing where markets exists. Upgrading historically neglected residential areas and providing new housing opportunities in betterlocatedareas for those in the greatest need The speed with which municipality eradicates informal settlements. The need to achieve densification of settlements where appropriate. Improving housing conditions of the rural communities, including communities residing on farm lands. The need to build capacity of understanding housing policy and programmes among beneficiaries. Many other important aspects and considerations also served to guide this process.The following Table outlines the objectives and key activities underpinning each strategy pillar of the HousingProgramme of the Lekwa Local MunicipalityTable : Housing StrategiesPillar 1: Rural and Farm Housing DevelopmentObjective:Key ActivitiesTo ensure that people living inthe rural areas and farmshave access to good qualityhousesPillar 2: Promoting urban housing developmentObjective:Key ActivitiesNegotiating with land owners for possible land releaseSource funding to acquire land for housing and townshipestablishment where appropriateUndertake town planning where feasibleImplement Rural Housing Development utilising rural subsidyinstrument.To promote quality andsustainable humansettlements around urbancentresProvide planned land for housing development in urban areasIdentification of well located land in relation to economicopportunitiesDeveloping a business plan to secure funding for planning andsurveying of sites for town planning and establishment82 | P a g e - D r a f t i n t e g r a t e d D e v e l o p m e n t P l a n 2 0 1 3 / 2 0 1 4