CoE to promote city planning
“Dolomitic land can be used for different needs including agricultural and residential purposes.”
The City of Ekurhuleni celebrated World Town Planning Day on November 8, by dedicating the month of November as City Planning Month.
This was done to advance public and professional interest in town planning and promote the role city planning plays in creating liveable communities.
Currently, the city covers an approximate area of 1 975km². According to CoE spokesperson Zweli Dlamini, 52% of that area (1 027km²) is dolomitic while the remaining 48% (948km²) is what remains for development.
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He said the CoE, through its City Planning Department, has unlocked parts of the dolomitic land parcels for various uses.
“Dolomitic land can be used for different needs including agricultural and residential purposes,” said Zweli.
“With regards to building purposes, prescribed material must be used to avoid the development of sinkholes.”
Dlamini said the city has also established mechanisms to rapidly respond to incidents of sinkholes by rehabilitating them and temporarily relocating families when residential areas are affected.
Dlamini said during World Planning Month, the CoE will strive to communicate its built environment initiatives with the public.
During November the city will focus on:
• The impact of finalised developments and building plan applications.
• Progress of new development initiatives.
• Status of precinct plans.
• Implementation of mega bulk projects.
Dlamini said throughout the year the city plans to host a series of events with the business community to find a common understanding of the rules and regulations relevant to city planning and other departments.
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