Maphumulo IDP - KZN Development Planning

• Task 1: Development of a transport network strategy and transport policies to providea framework for development, including the design of appropriate traffic controlsolutions for selected existing intersections;• Task 2: Development of a 20 year transport investment plan and traffic managementplan for the ILembe District Municipality.Task 1 has for the most part been prepared and the intentions are to commence with Task 2.Financial constraints have delayed the development of Task 2. The District has consulted thefollowing funding bodies for financial assistance:National GovernmentProvincial GovernmentEPWPDOTPrivate SectorWaste Management PlanThe main aim of this IWMP is to make substantial progress towards achieving the goal of zerowaste by 2020.The short, medium and long-term aims of this IWMP include:• Building capacity and awareness;• Implementation programmes for waste minimisation and recycling;• Identifying and awareness of the problematic waste generation areas and the needfor service extensions;• Establishing appropriate and affordable levels of service, especially in previously unservicedareas;• Identifying and planning for future waste management needs and requirements;• Minimising adverse social and environmental impact relating to waste management,thereby improving the quality of life for all citizens; and• Ensuring integration of waste management within the Maphumulo Municipality andthe district as a whole.b) Electrification PlanRefer to KPA Schedule and Performance Plan (SDBIP) - Appendix 2 & 36.4 HUMAN SETTLEMENTS6.4.1 OVERVIEWThe Municipality takes all reasonable and necessary steps within the framework of Nationaland Provincial legislation and municipal policies to ensure (1) the inhabitants within thejurisdiction of the Maphumulo Municipality have access to adequate houses on aprogressive basis.(2) Conditions not conducive to the health & safety of the inhabitants areprevented.6.4.2 CHALLENGESInadequate personnel within the housing component to perform the required duties andfulfilment of the desired objectives of the department. Lack of capacity and proper trainingin building construction from the local labour, resulting in poor performance in providingquality product. Small contractors have a challenge in securing funding, subsequentlyresulting to delays in housing service delivery.__________________________________________________________________________________________Maphumulo Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2012 - 2013Final June 2012Page 113 of 142