MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma reported in the Legislature about the acceleration of service delivery and road construction in Ilembe District.
He singled out the construction of a road connecting Mandeni and Umlalazi as having brought hope for a better future. From R139, 7 milion, a total of R58 million has been set aside for emerging local companies. This has been welcomed by Inkosi Mhlongo and local community.
He further pointed out: “We want ILembe District to lead in terms of contribution towards the provincial GDP.
Critically, I wish to highlight some of the critical catalytic projects that we have facilitated in Ilembe district since last year:-
1. Zululami Luxury Coastal Estate: The total project value is R2.5 billion with a total of 5000 job opportunities during construction. This investment has created 400 temporary jobs during the construction phase and 180 permanent jobs.
2. Nonoti Beach Resort which is owned by the community of Nonoti through Inqaba Community Trust – R1.5 billion and public facilities at R70 million. These are expected to create a total of 500 permanent jobs opportunities.
3.The Blythedale Coastal Resort – The development is valued at R15 billion To date, in excess of R500 million of private investor funds have been invested into the creation of this development. 110 000 construction jobs and 15 000 permanent jobs. All technical processes have been approved (Environmental Impact Assessment, Geotechnical studies, traffic impact assessment, zoning and concept designs).
4.ClubMed Tinley Manor Resort – is the privately owned project valued at R1.6 billion. This project will create 550 permanent job opportunities, 1500 indirect jobs and 1000 jobs during construction phase.
