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chapter 6 george ward based planning - George Municipality

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Strengths and OpportunitiesTourism potential in the <strong>ward</strong>.A number of schools present in the <strong>ward</strong>.Light industrial areas for employment and businessdevelopment.Weaknesses and ThreatsRates for business plots are too high.Too many industrial buildings.Storm water issues – Meyer Nederburgave and 2 nd street.Open plots are available for gap housing in Lavalia.Unemployment problem within <strong>ward</strong> community.Keep <strong>George</strong> Safe and Clean:More shelters for homeless people. Creation of activities tokeep them busy during the day.Streets must be sweep regularly.Deliver Services in <strong>George</strong>:Community halls are not used to their full potential andhiring rates are too high.Dirty plots/stands.Police are not visible enough.Homeless people create safety issue and litter in the <strong>ward</strong>.Lack of sports fields.Street names signage needs upgrading.Damaged kerbs and sidewalks.Pot holes need to be resealed.Sidewalks need to be upgraded.Storm water drainage.No public transport services and facilities.Drag racing in Wellington and Aspelling Street.Ambulance services are ineffective.Participate in <strong>George</strong>:Use Facebook for social media marketing.Free call line to be established.Municipal website is not user friendly.Switchboard inefficient.Email network to be established.Govern <strong>George</strong>:Communication with Councillors needs to be improved.Table 6.29: Ward 5 SWOT ProfileWARD DEVELOPMENT NEEDSThe development needs identified in Ward 5 are summarised in the table below:Focus AreaMunicipal servicesWater & SanitationElectricityRefuse RemovalRoads & Storm water• Wellington Street: pavement and street surface.• Paving: Pavement in Moolenrivier Road.Development needsPage | 102

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