Windhoek needs N$7.8b to meet soaring demand for land
Windhoek's population expected to reach 500 000 this year
The City has committed to delivering 12 000 serviced erven by 2027, at an estimated cost of N$2.7 billion.
The City of Windhoek requires an estimated N$7.8 billion to service land in response to rapid urban growth, Windhoek mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja revealed yesterday.
With Windhoek's population expected to reach 500 000 this year, demand for serviced land has reached critical levels, particularly in informal settlements and new residential areas, she said.
“The City received 52 000 additional households between 2011 and 2025, translating to 165 000 new residents, all requiring housing and municipal services,” Larandja said.
With urban growth outpacing infrastructure development, 40% of Windhoek’s population currently resides in 130 informal settlements, often under poor living conditions.
To address the crisis, the City has committed to delivering 12 000 serviced erven by 2027, at an estimated cost of N$2.7 billion.
Larandja emphasised the urgency of stakeholder collaboration, calling on the private sector, government agencies and development partners to align efforts and contribute to urban expansion. “This is not just a municipal responsibility; it is a collective effort,” she stressed.
The City’s newly launched Windhoek urban structure plan aims to provide a strategic framework for managing growth, improving service delivery and attracting investment in housing and infrastructure.
With Windhoek's population expected to reach 500 000 this year, demand for serviced land has reached critical levels, particularly in informal settlements and new residential areas, she said.
“The City received 52 000 additional households between 2011 and 2025, translating to 165 000 new residents, all requiring housing and municipal services,” Larandja said.
With urban growth outpacing infrastructure development, 40% of Windhoek’s population currently resides in 130 informal settlements, often under poor living conditions.
To address the crisis, the City has committed to delivering 12 000 serviced erven by 2027, at an estimated cost of N$2.7 billion.
Larandja emphasised the urgency of stakeholder collaboration, calling on the private sector, government agencies and development partners to align efforts and contribute to urban expansion. “This is not just a municipal responsibility; it is a collective effort,” she stressed.
The City’s newly launched Windhoek urban structure plan aims to provide a strategic framework for managing growth, improving service delivery and attracting investment in housing and infrastructure.
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