2013_14 IDP Review.pdf - KZN Development Planning

and driving respectively is met.Threshold densities some social servicesWalking as a norm Driving as a norm Key variablesChurchNorm: 1 per 250 dwellingunitsWalking distance: 2 kmDrive time: 30 minutesWalking as a norm Driving as a norm Key variablesCrècheNorm: 1 per 5 000 peopleWalking distance: 1.5 kmDrive time: 30 minutesThreshold densityWalk density (hh/ha): 1.667Drive density (hh/ha): .009Threshold densityWalk density (hh/ha): 0.219Drive density (hh/ha): 0.002Community hallClinicsNorm: 1 per 10 000 peopleWalking distance: 3 kmDrive time: 45 minutesNorm: 1 per 20 000 peopleWalking distance: 3 kmDrive time: 30 minutesThreshold densityWalk density (hh/ha): 1.667Drive density (hh/ha): 0.017Threshold densityWalk density (hh/ha): 0.835Drive density (hh/ha): 0.005This short assessment shows the impact of an immobile population. Oneshould accept that as long as the population’s mobility remains as low as itis, it will be impossible to render social services in a cost effect way. Tocounter this problem there should be a conscious effort to increasesettlement in the primary and secondary nodes and to discourage it in anyother area. Although third order nodes are recognised, one would rathertry to direct investment and service provision away from them to the higherorder nodes. This will need a coordinated effort between tribal authorities,the respective Councils, and all provincial and national departmentsrendering services in the municipal area. While service delivery and theextension of services need to be very selective and focused, one needs toaddress mobility in the total municipal area. If this cannot be achieved,Draft 2013/14 IDP Review Page 200Prepared by Umzinyathi District Municipality22 March 2013