2013_14 IDP Review.pdf - KZN Development Planning

Thus, the co-operativesrequire capital investment ofat least R1.4 million rand toprovide for infrastructuredevelopment and acquisitionfunding for phase 1 ofthe total project. NquthuMunicipality has alsoindicated an interest infunding the project.Additional funding willbe sourced externally.of initial stock to kick-start theproject. The detailed businessplan has been submitted forconsideration by council.Msinga NurseryPrimary CooperativeR 3MThe project entails the reestablishmentof the TugelaFerry nursery which isintended to supply seedlingsto local farming operations.The rationale for this initiativeis to minimize the productioncosts of the farmers by bringthe supply of seedlings toThe business plan forthe nursery waspresented to COGTAand there was an initialin principle approval ofthe concept. There hasbeen no furtherprogress in this regard,however other fundingavenues are beingsought. The DAEA isalso interested inresuscitating the project.Activity Description1 Submission of application to:o COGTA (CorridorDevelopment )o Jobs fundo DEDT2 Implementationcloser proximity.CommunityTourismOrganization(CTO)revitalizationTourism sector inthe LMsR300 000The project intends to revivethe CTO structures in Umvoti,Msinga and Nquthu LocalMunicipalities. At present,Currently, there hasbeen progress insoliciting the support ofthe Local Municipalitiesin accepting theActivity description1 Formalization of agreementswith LM2 Council endorsements3 Identification of CTO membersDraft 2013/14 IDP Review Page 274Prepared by Umzinyathi District Municiplity22 March 2013