Windhoek gets new developments
There are lofty plans for developments in Windhoek which do not only include a waterfront and state-of-the-art golf course, but also housing.
New developments such as a waterfront at the Goreangab Dam and a golf course in Eros will not only bring services closer to people but also increase housing in Windhoek.
Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua said in her State of the Region Address that that these projects form part of the Special Projects Portfolio of the City of Windhoek.
According to her the Windhoek City Council has approved a waterfront development at the Goreangab Dam.
The project entails a waterfront development with business-zoned erven with walkways and a residential component with amenities.
“Council and the communities will derive benefits from the project when implemented through a new commercial development which will bring services like supermarkets, clothing shops, restaurants and furniture shops closer to the people, where people currently have to travel long distances to access such amenities,” the governor said.
McLeod-Katjirua said the Windhoek City Council had also approved the development of a golf course and residential component by the Eros Valley Consortium. This will be located on Erf Re/403 Erospark and a portion of farm REM/EROS no.69. The development entails a state-of-the-art golf course with a residential component.
She said the council and communities were expected to derive several benefits from the project once completed. According to McLeod-Katjirua, these will include the development of residential plots that would otherwise not have been undertaken and the provision of 466 residential erven in Windhoek that would otherwise not have been a priority.
A total of 2 967 applications were received and processed by the Khomas Lands Regional Office. Out of the applications received only six applicants from the Khomas Region were allocated farming units.
As far as land delivery is concerned, McLeod-Katjirua said during 2017, the City Council offered plots through the offer-to-purchase, private treaty and tender methods with its partners in the suburbs of Academia and Otjomuise.
During 2017, the City also allocated additional land to the education ministry for the construction of schools in Khomasdal and surrounding townships.
She said the Mass Housing Project continued with land allocated by the City at Otjomuise Extension 10. According to her the finance ministry has now given all municipalities the mandate to alienate council-owned property in line with previous alienation methods as per the Local Authorities Act.
Ino Investment offered 116 available serviced plots in Otjomuise Extension 5 and Acacia Investment sold 98 serviced plots to successful applicants.
The last phase of selling erven in Academia Extension 1 and Otjomuise Extension 5 was under way, said McLeod-Katjirua.
Four informal markets were completed or upgraded to the value of N$1.1 million during the 2017/18 financial year. These included the Caesar Street Market in Wanaheda, the Lyeeta Market in Okuryangava, the Okahandja Park Market in Okahandja Park and the Post Street Mall Market in the Central Business District.
According to her the upgrading of these markets included the construction of new barbeque stands, extension of existing roofs to provide shelter against the sun and rain and the fencing of some markets.
“However, we take note with concern that some of such places set up for a very good purpose remain under-utilised. Some of the reasons include poor public consultation during the planning phase of those projects.”
With regard to the Northern Industrial Market she said the City had received N$3.5 million from the trade ministry to procure containers and create facilities and structures for trading at Erf 8219 in the Northern Industrial Area.
These projects included developing trading areas, barbeque stands, communal storage and ablution facilities, paving demarcated areas and connection to water and electricity services.
Construction of the new market at a cost of N$4.6 million was due to be completed by 30 April this year.
The Windhoek City Council has also approved the development of a market at Erf R/6296 (Herero Mall) in Katutura. The provision of ablution facilities and fencing of the site are currently under way at an estimated cost of N$300 000.
The City is also looking at finalising the designs for the market in consultation with all stakeholders.
ELLANIE SMIT
Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua said in her State of the Region Address that that these projects form part of the Special Projects Portfolio of the City of Windhoek.
According to her the Windhoek City Council has approved a waterfront development at the Goreangab Dam.
The project entails a waterfront development with business-zoned erven with walkways and a residential component with amenities.
“Council and the communities will derive benefits from the project when implemented through a new commercial development which will bring services like supermarkets, clothing shops, restaurants and furniture shops closer to the people, where people currently have to travel long distances to access such amenities,” the governor said.
McLeod-Katjirua said the Windhoek City Council had also approved the development of a golf course and residential component by the Eros Valley Consortium. This will be located on Erf Re/403 Erospark and a portion of farm REM/EROS no.69. The development entails a state-of-the-art golf course with a residential component.
She said the council and communities were expected to derive several benefits from the project once completed. According to McLeod-Katjirua, these will include the development of residential plots that would otherwise not have been undertaken and the provision of 466 residential erven in Windhoek that would otherwise not have been a priority.
A total of 2 967 applications were received and processed by the Khomas Lands Regional Office. Out of the applications received only six applicants from the Khomas Region were allocated farming units.
As far as land delivery is concerned, McLeod-Katjirua said during 2017, the City Council offered plots through the offer-to-purchase, private treaty and tender methods with its partners in the suburbs of Academia and Otjomuise.
During 2017, the City also allocated additional land to the education ministry for the construction of schools in Khomasdal and surrounding townships.
She said the Mass Housing Project continued with land allocated by the City at Otjomuise Extension 10. According to her the finance ministry has now given all municipalities the mandate to alienate council-owned property in line with previous alienation methods as per the Local Authorities Act.
Ino Investment offered 116 available serviced plots in Otjomuise Extension 5 and Acacia Investment sold 98 serviced plots to successful applicants.
The last phase of selling erven in Academia Extension 1 and Otjomuise Extension 5 was under way, said McLeod-Katjirua.
Four informal markets were completed or upgraded to the value of N$1.1 million during the 2017/18 financial year. These included the Caesar Street Market in Wanaheda, the Lyeeta Market in Okuryangava, the Okahandja Park Market in Okahandja Park and the Post Street Mall Market in the Central Business District.
According to her the upgrading of these markets included the construction of new barbeque stands, extension of existing roofs to provide shelter against the sun and rain and the fencing of some markets.
“However, we take note with concern that some of such places set up for a very good purpose remain under-utilised. Some of the reasons include poor public consultation during the planning phase of those projects.”
With regard to the Northern Industrial Market she said the City had received N$3.5 million from the trade ministry to procure containers and create facilities and structures for trading at Erf 8219 in the Northern Industrial Area.
These projects included developing trading areas, barbeque stands, communal storage and ablution facilities, paving demarcated areas and connection to water and electricity services.
Construction of the new market at a cost of N$4.6 million was due to be completed by 30 April this year.
The Windhoek City Council has also approved the development of a market at Erf R/6296 (Herero Mall) in Katutura. The provision of ablution facilities and fencing of the site are currently under way at an estimated cost of N$300 000.
The City is also looking at finalising the designs for the market in consultation with all stakeholders.
ELLANIE SMIT
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