Maphumulo IDP - KZN Development Planning

Eco-School ProgrammeWithin IDM, DAEARD has been running this programme to promote green schools and greenlearning activities which complement the education syllabus and thus allow learners toexplore the practical side of learning. Through DAEARD’s efforts Eco-schools affiliation hasincreased to 30 eco-schools.2.3.3.9. ChallengesBiodiversityUncontrolled human settlement and ribbon development is transforming the naturalvegetation.Overgrazing threatens natural vegetation integrity.There is the potential to develop ecotourism ventures.Alien invader plants infestation is transforming natural vegetation.There is no formal and appropriate protection of natural resources.Lack of biodiversity information within tribal areas.Water Resources Bulk water supply to the Municipality is problematic Large destruction of wetlands and encroachment in to flood plainsSoils AgricultureArea is reliant on subsistence.Mining Pockets of quarrying and chalk extraction identified. Destruction of riparian habit. Effects on floodplain functionality. Re-suspension of material leading to deposition in downstream estuarine environment,there by changing benthic habit. Influences on turbidity levels in estuarine waters, thereby affecting system productivity. Water and energy availability for mining activities cannot be guaranteed.Waste Management Significant backlogs occur. There are reported cases where waste is burnt as a management strategy. This has adverse air quality and social impacts. Lack of waste management in the rural areas.2.4 INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT2.4.1 SUMMARY OF BACKLOGS AND ACHIEVEMENTS2.4.1.1 Maphumulo Backlogs and AchievementsWaterIn terms of Water infrastructure a total of 10,946 households have been provided withpotable water since 2006, addressing approximately 52 % of the total backlog of 21,119households recorded in 2006. Currently the backlog for water provision in Maphumulo isestimated at 10,173 households. Ward 8 recorded the highest backlogs at 2,421 households.__________________________________________________________________________________________Maphumulo Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2012 - 2013Final June 2012Page 43 of 142