Vryheid – Dundee Melmoth – Richards Bay Howick - Impendle Pietermaritzburg – Greytown - Kranskop Ixopo – Creighton – Bulwer Ixopo - Highflats Figure 3: High Growth / Strategic Nodes and Corridors The GIS map of poverty in the province showed that the lowest levels of poverty are generally located along the main transport routes in the province, whilst the poorest areas are generally furthest from the main transport infrastructure. The largest pocket of poverty is located at the centre of the province in uMzinyathi and Eastern uThukela Districts. The following poverty nodes were identified: POVERTY INTERVENTION NODES Creighton Eshowe Hlabisa Indaka / Ekuvukeni Kenterton Maphumulo Mbazwana Msinga / Tugela Ferry Ndumo Ndwedwe Nkandla Nkwalini Nongoma Nquthu Pomeroy Riverside St Faiths Umzimkhulu Weenen Poverty Intervention corridors include the following: POVERTY INTERVENTION CORRIDORS Creighton - Kokstad Eshowe - Kranskop Gingindlovu - Eshowe - Ulundi - Nongoma - Pongola Greytown - Winterton Highflats - Umzimkhulu - Kokstad Jozini - Ndumo Kranskop - Nquthu - Vryheid KwaDukuza - Greytown Maphumulo - Ndwedwe - Dube Trade Port Mbazwana - Jozini Mkuze - Nongoma Mtubatuba - Nongoma Ndumo - Manguzi Pietermaritzburg - Greytown - Dundee Pietermaritzburg - Kranskop - Ulundi Port Shepstone - Highflats Richards Bay - Nquthu - Dundee Scottburgh / Park Rynie - Bulwer
Howick - Wartburg - Tongaat Howick - Wartburg Agriculture; agro-processing Howick - Wartburg Wartburg - Tongaat Agriculture; agro-processing; biofuels KwaDukuza - Greytown - Mooi River Kranskop - Greytown Agriculture; agro-processing A4 Agriculture and Tourism Mtubatuba - St Lucia Mtubatuba - St Lucia N11 - Dundee - Vryheid Dundee - Vryheid Pietermaritzburg - eThekwini alternative freight route Pietermaritzburg - eThekwini alternative freight route Trade; Transport and Logistics Pietermaritzburg - Greytown - Dundee Pietermaritzburg - Greytown Agriculture; Mining; Agro-processing; Meat processing and skins production A4 Agriculture and Tourism Pietermaritzburg - Kranskop - Ulundi Pietermaritzburg - Greytown Greytown - Kranskop Agriculture; agro-processing Pietermaritzburg - Kranskop Richards Bay - Nquthu - Dundee Empangeni - Nkwalini Agriculture (citrus); Livestock farming; cultural tourism; Coal mining and beneficiation; Industry; renewable energy Nkwalini - Melmoth Agriculture (citrus); Livestock farming; Renewable energy; Cultural tourism; Coal mining and beneficiation Scottburgh / Park Rynie - Bulwer Highflats - Ixopo Ixopo - Creighton Creighton - Bulwer Figure 20: Local Influence Nodes and Corridors The spatial representation of poverty in KZN is based on the South African Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index (SAMPI) which was constructed using data collected by Statistics South Africa through Census 2001 and 2011. The index is based on the Alkire-Foster method.
Integrated Rural Economic Development Centres Isibizane/Makholweni IREDC (dense rural - high poverty - primary / secondary agricultural land - ITB land) Potential for agriculture 10 km along P8-3 from Creighton turn onto D1345 Exploratory Corridor: Bulwer / Ixopo - Kokstad / Underberg
PROJECT / INITIATIVE LOCATION STATUS NODE / CORRIDOR Enhance Agriculture and associated Agro-processing Agri-park Develop a network innovation system of agro-production, processing, logistics, marketing, training and extension services. Umngeni Planned Howick Outgrowers programmes Local production of vegetables; fruit and corn, sometimes using tunnel farming techniques Predominantly in the Mooi and Richmond Areas Implementation Mooi River and Richmond Quails Project To establish and implement a quail’s pilot project at uMgungundlovu district. Project involves production, processing and marketing of quail meat & eggs. Unspecified Planned - Agro-processing plant in Mooi River Development of a facility for the processing of agricultural produce Mooi River Planned Mooi River New Abattoir The development of a new abattoir in the district N/A Envisioned - Expansion of commercial dairy production N/A Exploratory - Sengani sustainable Dairy Transformation Project - Exploit opportunities associated with N3 corridor Dedicated; large scale truck stops Designated stop for trucks using the N3 Durban-Gauteng corridor N3 Envisioned Corridor: N3 SIP 2 Corridor (eThekwini – Ladysmith) Development of logistics platform Currently uMgungundlovu products are packaged and loaded in Durban for trips to Joburg; this represents as waste of fuel and increased costs; a logistical platform should be established north of PMB North of PMB on the N3 Envisioned - Train coach manufacturing at Mason’s Mill Encourage the manufacture of coaches and rail components at Mason’s Mill and link this to Prasa’s refurbishment plan PMB Envisioned Pietermaritzburg Further development of Mkhambatini Portion of the N3 Provincial Priority Corridor The main function of this corridor is as a limited access, long distance movement corridor. However, along the urban component of the corridor it will attract the full range of urban uses. Camperdown – Msunduzi – Mooi River Implementation Corridor: N3 SIP 2 Corridor (eThekwini – Ladysmith) Inland port development The development of an inland port performing the same logistical function as a sea port. Mooi River Exploration Mooi River Hilton/Mondi Development Project Property development including Residential; and light industry Hilton off-ramp; N3 Planned (awaiting funding from Corridor Fund) Howick Industrial Development
Somkhele Expansion The existing Somkhele mine is exploring other areas for possible operations Somkhele Exploratory Mtubatuba Agricultural Development Agency To set up commercial farming outside of the current irrigation scheme Makhathini Flats Planned Corridor: Mbazwana - Jozini SibuyeleEkhaya Trust Agricultural Project - Developments Integrated Rural Economic Development Centres Lulwane / KwaZamaZama IREDC (dense rural - secondary agricultural land - RSA land - first section along D1834/L551 - settlements here and further along this route have high poverty). Agriculture Just south of the Ndumo-Manguzi corridor along the D1834 Exploratory - Priority District Rural Connecting Road D1834 (and L551 which together link the corridors Ndumo - Manguzi and Mbazwana - Jozini) listed for betterment and regravelling by DOT in Umkhanyakude IDP 2016/2017 D1834 - turn right (south) along P522 towards Tembe Elephant Reserve Planned -
PROJECT / INITIATIVE LOCATION STATUS / Mining Opportunities Promote investment for New coal mines 4 new coal mines are set to open in the district Throughout the district Planned - New mineral extraction opportunities Ascertaining the potential for other mining opportunities perhaps linked to gold. Msinga area Exploratory - Establishment of coal mining zone Establishment of SEZ-type zone along the coal deposit seam between Umzinyathi and Amajuba Umzinyathi and Amajuba Envisioned - Agro-processing Meat processing plant hub A major meat processing plant is planned for the Dundee area. A meat processing SEZ would incorporate the whole value chain including the existing tanneries around Dundee Around Dundee Planned (Business Plan being developed) Dundee Development of pack houses Development of pack houses to package fresh produce from surrounding areas and link to Dube Trade Port Greytown and Msinga Exploratory Greytown AND Msinga / Tugela Ferry Property development Development of old age homes and care centres There is an increasing market for residential nodes which cater for retirement complexes Greytown/ Dundee Exploratory Greytown AND Dundee Attract business developments Take advantage of available space to promote business property opportunities Dundee Envisioned Dundee Expand formal residential property N/A Greytown; Dundee Envisioned Greytown AND Dundee Greytown Mall and entertainment cluster To capture current retail spending leakages to Newcastle. To develop viable nightlife options for residents and visitors alike. Greytown (and Dundee) Exploratory Greytown Ensure water capacity for further development Greytown Bulk water scheme from Craigieburn dam N/A N/A Planned Greytown Purification of water from the Tugela N/A N/A Planned - Dundee Bulk Water Plan N/A N/a Planned Dundee New agricultural opportunities Agri-park Develop a network innovation system of agro-production, processing, logistics, marketing, training and extension services. Dundee Planned Dundee Expansion of tomato and peach production N/A N/A Exploratory -
node based on a PPP problems) Jozini Develop Zulu culture tourism product - Mining Open new coal mines - Developments Integrated Rural Economic Development Centres Bhokweni IREDC (dense rural - extreme poverty - secondary / mixed agricultural land - ITB land - near King Dinizulu Highway). Agriculture / Tourism 4km along D1706 from P52 (King Dinizulu Highway) Exploratory Corridor: Gingindlovu - Eshowe - Ulundi - Nongoma - Pongola Priority District Rural Connecting Road D1706 (Gravel - resurfaced 2013/14) Causeway planned over Mbhekamuzi river (Ward 7 priority 1) 2015/16 South of P52 (King Dinizulu Highway) between Ulundi and Nongoma Planned Corridor: Gingindlovu - Eshowe - Ulundi - Nongoma - Pongola