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Click to edit Master title styleRural Precinct Plan for theLangzeekoegat Land Redistribution AreaA Scoping Report for Future Sustainable Rural Development

Click to edit Master title styleLesedi Local Municipality Local Economic Development Summit

27 February 2014

Project Objectives

• To enable the creation of a viable and sustainable agricultural community in the precinct

• To enable the establishment of economic and social development projects in the precinct

• To improve the general socio-economic conditions and livelihoods of the disadvantaged rural community in the precinct and the larger rural environment

• To functionally integrate opportunities with the movement network

• To respect the environmental integrity of the area

Langzeekoegat Precinct Plan

The Precinct


The Environment


Context

PLAS Projects


Lesedi SDF 2010


Geology


Agricultural Potential


Environmental Sensitivities


Ownership


Existing Development


The Community

Isimakhathe NGO

Weaknesses and Threats• The area does not have access to any engineering services (i.e. electricity, piped water or proper sanitation

systems).

• One of the most pressing issues for the community is the lack of education opportunities for their children.

• The Langzeekoegat community currently lives in either mud huts or shacks made or corrugated iron.

• The D2297 is a gravel road which causes a lot of dust. In addition, the farm road that connects the D2297 with the R550 is generally in a very poor condition.

• The community’s only means of accessing Nigel or Devon is via minibus taxis or getting lifts from passing traffic.

• There are no proper health facilities in the area. A mobile clinic visits the community once a month, but HIV/AIDS is a major problem in the area.

• The rural environment is experiencing depopulation, which means that the number of people who are able to support new initiatives in the area are becoming less and subsequently reducing the viability of such programmes and projects.

• Fires in the winter due to inappropriate land management causes damage to surrounding farms.

• Theft of farming equipment have been identified as a concern by commercial farmers.

• Portion 4 of the farm Langzeekoegat 325 IR is not suitable for productive commercial agriculture.

• Environmental constraints on Portion 4 of the farm Langzeekoegat 325 IR create a challenge for the provision of formal housing opportunities.


Strengths and Opportunities• The land parcels that lie between the R550 and D2297 belong to national

government, so land acquisition for the purpose of projects will not be a major stumbling block.

• The community representatives, led by the Isimakhathe NGO, are proactive and committed to the improvement of the local community, so human capital is available for the implementation of programmes and projects.

• The land lies on the R550, which connects Devon and Nigel, and are therefore reasonably accessible within the regional context.

• The community indicated that they generally feel safe in the area.


Precinct Plan

VisionEstablish a well-functioning, sustainable and equitable agri-village with

supporting enterprise development that will enable the larger community not only to provide in their own needs, but also conduct value-adding economic

activities linked to an agrarian lifestyle

Strategies


Meeting Basic Needs

• Housing and Settlement Development

Agri-village

• Energy

• Water and Sanitation

• Education support for the youth


Economic Development• Development of a Multi-purpose Enterprise Cluster

• Agricultural Development

Permaculture/Organic?

• Value-adding

• Micro-enterprises

• Retail

• Training and Education

• Corporate funding and Support


Elements of an Agri-VillageZone Description

Agricultural Zone The main focus of the agricultural zone is on the production of vegetables, herbs and fruit. Livestock can be integrated onto this zone

Educational Zone This includes early childhood development, crèche, primary school and if possible a high school, adult training centre

Business Zone It is important that an agri-village has its own economic development opportunities. Business opportunities include, but is not limited to, selling of fruits and vegetables, bread, and herbs etc.

Homestead Zone This zone comprises the individual homes of villagers and their families


Spatial Strategy


Spatial StrategyDescription Advantages Disadvantages

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One settlement on Portion 4 All services and facilities will be integrated into a single settlement design, which means that the community on Portion 4 will have direct access to all these services and facilities without having to walk to the R550

Only the community on Portion 4 will have optimal access to the facilities developed as part of the agri-village. The wider community will have to travel to Portion 4 to access these facilities. The economic benefits which can be accrued from a location adjacent to the R550 is not harnessed.

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One settlement on Portion 4 with only a shop adjacent to the R550

All facilities will be integrated into a single settlement design, which means that the community on Portion 4 will have direct access to all these facilities without having to walk to the R550. The shop located adjacent to the R550 will be able to benefit from the location next to the R550.

Only the community on Portion 4 will have optimal access to the facilities developed as part of the agri-village. The wider community will have to travel to Portion 4 to access these facilities. Anything produced or made by the Portion 4 community will still have to be transferred to the shop adjacent to the R550.

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A residential settlement on Portion 4 with community facilities, enterprise centre and shop located adjacent to the R550

All non-residential services and facilities will be more equally accessible by the wider community. Having after-school facilities in conjunction with the enterprise centre will enable parents who work in this centre to better supervise their children. Accessibility from the R550 will be optimised

The residents of Portion 4 who will be engaged in production and selling of produce and goods will have to walk to the R550 on a daily basis. Fresh produce from the food garden in the agri-village in Portion 4 will have to be transferred to the R550 complex.


Spatial Strategy


Settlement


Enterprise Centre


Mobilising Support

• Flagship Project?

• Dedicated Project Manager

• Community Association

• Partnerships with established commercial farmers

• Corporate/donor funding and support

• An agreed programme of action between all government departments and agencies

(Community IDP?)


Action PlanIntervention Actions Studies/Projects Responsibility

Electricity Provision of energy to homes and enterprises

Determine feasibility to connect at least the enterprise centre to the electrical networkDetermine alternative energy

option for homes

Municipality

Housing and Settlement

Development

Design of settlement

Construction of Homes

Investigate different funding options for housing developmentDetailed settlement layout designSubdivision applicationInvestigation of alternative construction methods for energy efficiencyApplication for housing subsidies/funding

Construction of homes

MunicipalityDepartment of Human

Settlements

Water and Sanitation Provision of water for domestic consumptionProvision of water for irrigationProvision of water to Enterprise CentreConstruction of sanitation facilities for homesConstruction of sanitation facilities for the Enterprise

Centre

Investigation into quality of underground waterApplication for water licenseInvestigate the most suitable sanitation system that will allow for the use of grey water for irrigationIntroduction of a recycling

programme

Municipality


Action PlanIntervention Actions Studies/Projects Responsibility

Agriculture Develop sustainable agriculture on Portion 4 of the farm Langzeekoegat 325 IR with potential for a value-adding enterprise

Specialist studies to determine the most feasible:• crops for the communal food

garden• breed of cattle for cattle

farming• potential for permaculture and

organic farmingEstablish partnerships between community members and established farmers. Develop an agricultural training centre with services that include farm training, propagation of seedlings, storage and exchange of seeds with farmers, selling produce etc. Identify and contact donors to establish funding and resources for

agricultural activities.

Department of Rural Development and Land Reform

Department of Agriculture

Value-Adding Enterprise Capital Investment in a Value-Adding Enterprise

Feasibility study to be conducted as part of the agricultural study

Department of Rural Development and Land Reform

Skills Training Involve local community in skills training programmes for:• agriculture (including

permaculture and organic farming)

• business management• manufacturing processes

• Micro-enterprise development

Hold community workshop to determine needs and available resources to improve access to education


Action PlanIntervention Actions Studies/Projects ResponsibilityYouth Development The development of a

community youth education centre that could be used as both a day-care centre and an after-school study facilityThe development of sports fields adjacent to the education centre and the establishment of youth sports programmesThe development of a library with internet access

Obtain fundingConstruction of CentreTraining of community members to act as facilitators

in the centre

Corporate Donor FundingMunicipalityDepartment of Community Development

Community

Shop Construction of road-side shop Traffic study to determine feasibilityDevelopment of a business model to determine the nature of the shop and its good and services

Municipality

Project Management and

Support

The appointment of a dedicated project managerThe mobilisation of the community to take responsibility of the projectThe on-going monitoring and

evaluation of the project

MunicipalityDepartment of Rural

Development and Land Reform


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