Cape Town Looks at R12 Billion Boost from 2010

Residents to benefit from lasting improvements to services and infrastructure

The City of Cape Town’s next review in its five-year planning process will look at the many benefits of the massive R12 billion boost in infrastructure flowing from the 2010 Soccer World Cup Tournament.

As one of the 2010 World Cup host cities, Cape Town has received a R12 billion investment boost and residents will benefit from lasting improvements to services and infrastructure.

These include the new stadium in Green Point, airport and rail link upgrades, road interchange upgrades and the roll-out of an Integrated Rapid Transit system.

“These investments will change the face of Cape Town for the better, and help us to promote further economic growth and job creation ahead of 2020,” says Mayor of Cape Town, Dan Plato.

“The City’s vision is to develop a prosperous city, rendering an effective and equitable service by an administration that is run effectively and efficiently. We need residents to tell us what kind of city they want to live and work in.

“We need public guidance on questions such as where to build, whether to densify our housing, where to direct developments, how to reduce our energy needs and how our transport systems should work,” Plato continued.

Cape Town’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) is due for an annual review and the city’s 3,4 million residents have been asked to comment on the revised strategy for 2009/10.

The eight key focus areas in the IDP are: shared economic growth and development, sustainable urban infrastructure and services, energy for a sustainable city, public transport systems, integrated human settlements, safety and security, health, social and community development and good governance and regulatory reform.

Public meetings have been arranged by the City’s IDP Department in all of its eight Planning Districts from 24 August to 14 September 2009.

The IDP document can be viewed at libraries and sub council offices, as well as on the City’s website www.capetown.gov.za.

Comments can be e-mailed to idp@capetown.gov.za or faxed to 021 400 4909. The City has also introduced a SMS line. SMS idp followed by your short comment or question to 31766.

For more information on the IDP and how you can have your voice heard on the issues that are important to you and your community, contact the City of Cape Town on 021 400 9803.

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