Volume II - The Northern Cape Provincial Spatial Development ...

f) The proposed Vioolsdrift dam should be considered a priority.
5.5 Key aspect presented: Regional development, government spending and performance
management.
Comment received:
a) Desirability of new development should be strictly subject to the availability of
resources, with specific reference to water and bulk services infrastructure.
b) PSDF must reflect the importance of the envisaged solar power industry.
c) Development of the karakul industry, ostrich farming, the irrigation possibilities
derived from the Gariep River, the commercialisation of goats and exchange around
veterinary services are focus areas of implementation.
d) Apart the diamond industry, there exist opportunities for the further development
of both ferrous and non‐ferrous metals, as well as dimension stone.
5.6 Key aspect presented: Enhancing opportunities for private sector investment.
Comment received:
a) Commercial banks must be encouraged to extend their input into LED and the
benefits associated with banking charters must be used more efficiently.
b) Legislative processes that stifle sustainable development should be identified and
reviewed.
c) A model community trust should be developed in order to optimise the distribution
of benefits that result from the use of community‐based resources.
d) Due consideration should be given to the proposed nuclear power installation at
Hondeklipbaai.
e) The proposed Gamsberg mine should adopt a strategy that would ensure ongoing
socio‐economic development and environmental rehabilitation.
5.7 General comment received:
a) Communication between Provincial Government and municipalities pertaining to
planning, land‐use, etc. must be improved.
b) Communication with local communities, education and mentorship regarding land‐
use planning and implementation is of key importance.
c) PSDF must enhance integration of sectoral interests.
d) Restoration of degraded areas in coastal zone must be priority.
e) PSDF must provide guidance pertaining to long‐term management of the coastal
zone through the implementation of appropriate overlay zones.
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