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3 September 2020 Media Release: Proposed Long-Term lease to develop, manage and operate Kleinkrantz Resort

Media Release: Proposed Long-Term lease to develop, manage and operate Kleinkrantz Resort

For Immediate Release
3 September 2020

Notice is hereby given in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (No 56 of 2003), read with the Municipal Asset Transfer Regulations (R878 of 2008), the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (No 3 of 2000) as well as the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act (No 32 of 2000) that the Council of the Garden Route District Municipality in terms of Resolution H1 of the council meeting held on 25 August 2020 intends to enter into a long-term lease agreement (50 years) and an option to renew with Waterleaf Properties (Pty) Ltd to develop, manage and operate Kleinkrantz Resort. The lease agreement is the cornerstone of a key social-entrepreneurial venture which will have an immense socio-economic impact on the region. The lease will attract a multi-million rand investment into the local economy, boosting job creation and reducing unemployment, investment in relevant and quality skills development which increases employee earnings, an investment in green technology at the resort including solar energy which will be integrated with municipal infrastructure, thus bringing energy security to the resort and clients. The district will attract fiscal revenues from tourism and hospitality generated from the development.

The entire property (30ha) is proposed to be used for resort purposes. The George Municipality SDF states that Kleinkrantz is to be upgraded and formally developed sensitively in an ecologically sustainable way to minimise impact on its surrounds; minimise ongoing operational servicing costs; exploit economic opportunities primarily associated with the surrounding environment and heritage; and to discourage further growth of the settlement.

The developer recognises the sensitivities of the site and the need to conserve the natural environment as an asset to strengthen the social and economic environments. Therefore, prior to making any firm development or commencing any works, the developer acknowledged and agreed to undertake all required assessment and authorisation processes to determine the most appropriate form and spatial distribution of development.

Phased Development to the identified 5 areas

 Phase 1

  • Conference Facility (Area 2)

The venue will offer a comprehensive array of services to clients, playing host to national, international conferences, events and tradeshows.

  • Luxury Villas (Area 4)

The height of luxury and refined living, these opulent 3-and-4 bedroom villas will offer the most generous indoor and outdoor living areas, giving potential buyers, short-term tenants a true sense of space, freedom and privacy while stimulating the Garden Route economy by creating jobs.

  • Roads and Infrastructure
  • Access Roads to the resort
  • The civil works and electrical
  • Fencing and security

Phase 2

  •  Hotel, Spa, Shops and Restaurants (Area 2)
  • Garage, small shopping centre and take away (Area 1)
  • Hiking trails, biking trails, and conservation area (Area 3 & 5) with walkways, look-out points and an adventure hub hosting cycling/canoe/canopy/bike carrier rental
  • Beach access

The Applicant will also be responsible for all the costs involved. The property is, in terms of the provisions of section 14 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003) not required for the purposes of providing minimum basic municipal services.

Any comments and/or objections to the proposed long-term lease, with your reasons for such objection(s), must be submitted in writing and addressed to the Municipal Manager, Garden Route District Municipality, P O Box 12, George, 6530, by no later than Friday, 06 November 2020.

Any comments and/or objections which are received after the abovementioned closing date, may possibly not be taken into consideration. In terms of section 21(4) of the Systems Act, notice is hereby given that people who cannot write, may approach the Economic Development Department during office hours, where a member of staff will assist them in converting their comments or objections in writing. Any enquiries may be directed to Mr P Dongi, Planning & Economic Development, at telephone number (044) 801 1418 or email Lusanda@gardenroute.gov.za or Passmore@gardenroute.gov.za

File Reference: 8/3/1/1

MONDE STRATU
MUNICIPAL MANAGER