Port St Johns LM IDP May02.pdf - Provincial Spatial Development plan

372.2.5 Gross Geographic Product (GGP)Table 18: Gross Geographic Product Per SectorECONOMIC SECTORPERCENTAGEAgriculture 5,6Mining 0Manufacturing 8,6Electrification 0Construction 0Trade 12,3Transport 3,1Finance 3,7Community Services 66,6The most important contributor to the GGP for the region is Community Service and trade.Table 19: Gross Geographic Product Comparison 1990 and 1999GGP TOTAL (RM) GGP PER CAPITA (R)MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT1990 2000 1990 2000Port St. John‟s 115 162 2127,53 1795,983.0 Environmental AnalysisThe landscape of the study areas comprises of mountainous area and a number of old buildings,which have tourism potential should they be utilised. These resources must however be protectedfrom any harm.Port St. John‟s forms part of the natural sensitive areas in the country. Natural vegetation, slopes,rivers (Umzimvubu), beach fronts are the most important elements determining tourismdevelopment in the area. There is a need to protect these, not only by policies but also physically.The following environmental issues have been identified:Inappropriately sited buildings: building located in primary dunes, i.e the Health centre and areassurrounding the golf course.Encroachment into the indigenous forest for urban development: Informal settlementLack of control or management over wood collection from the forestWater pollution: Inadequate sanitationLittle control over Marine resourcesCBD areas subject to floodingSoil erosion along the Umzimvubu RiverUndercutting, slumping and landslides occurring along portions of R61 and the road between Secondbeach and MtumbaneLack of pedestrian bridges resulting in people not able to cross the river during heavy rainfall.Uncontrolled excessive grazing in rural areasLack of environmental knowledge and awarenessPort St. John‟s Integrated Development PlanChapter 2: Analysis