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Alexandra Renewal Project Overview

Learn about the Alexandra Renewal Programme that has transformed housing, infrastructure, community facilities, social, economic, and environmental development in Alexandra since 2001. Discover the achievements, current status, and future goals.

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Alexandra Renewal Project Overview

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  1. ALEXANDRA RENEWAL PROJECT PRESENTATION

  2. Alexandra Renewal Programme started in 2001 A number of documents were developed even before the ARP, In 1998 for instance 3 Volumes of Greater Alexandra Development Framework were developed by the Eastern Metropolitan Local Council On the 2&3 December 2004 a Summit was held to review the ARP and it dealt extensively on Allocation and Relocations issues The life of the ARP officially came to an end in March 2011 The programme was extended recently by the Provincial Government. BACKGROUND

  3. A political pronouncement was made by the MEC for Local Government and Housing, but no formal commitment could be obtained. The Alexandra Renewal Project (ARP) was established to upgrade the living conditions and human development potential through the creation of integrated and functional settlements. Focus is on implementing solutions that would address the social, economic and infrastructure challenges and not only housing challenges. BACKGROUND

  4. The Provincial Department of Local Government and Housing, and City of Johannesburg are jointly spearheading the project. ARP is accountable to both structures politically and administratively, and therefore the budget comes through these 2 departments. BACKGROUND

  5. Key Achievements: 2001 to DateHOUSING DEVELOPMENT • 8 500 families relocated out of Alexandra • 1 400 housing units built within Alex • Alex Transit Village built (550 units) • Marlboro Transit Village upgraded • M2 (Nobuhle) Hostel Upgrading Phase1 • Ext 7 Housing ( 1400 units) • 520 rented rooms – Botlhabela village • Emergency housing facility • Marlboro Flats (50 units) • Ext 9 (K206) – 2 964 units • Ext 10-1071 units

  6. 10km of road in Old Alex upgraded 3km of road on East Bank surfaced Spatial Framework developed Upgrading of water mains Construction of water reservoir Outfall sewers upgraded 46 000 waste bins distributed 10km of road in Old Alex upgraded 3km of road on East Bank surfaced Jukskei Park Pedestrian Bridge Key Achievements 2001 to DatePHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT • London Road widened • Ext 7 Pedestrian Bridge • Vasco Bridge • London Road bridge upgraded • Electricity supply upgrade and 12 000 connections • Wynberg/Pan Africa intersection • Spatial Framework developed • Upgrading of water mains

  7. Construction of water reservoir Outfall sewers upgraded 46 000 waste bins distributed 9km sidewalk upgrading Upgrading of existing cemeteries 15km road build and upgrade 9km sidewalk upgrading Upgrading of existing cemeteries 15km road build and upgrade Key Achievements 2001to DatePHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT (Cont) • 9km sidewalk upgrading • Upgrading of existing cemeteries • 15km road build and upgrade

  8. Alexandra Police Station upgraded (Wynberg) New Alex central police station built People Centre Built All 18 Schools upgraded Alexandra Development Forum established Key Achievements 2001 to DateCOMMUNITY FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT • ATV Storage Facility • Diepsloot Multi Purpose Centre • Phase1 –Kwa Bhekilanga • Altrek Sports Facility Upgrading • Athletic/Rugby Facility • Alex Stadium

  9. Teachers Training and Resource Centre Ekukhanyisweni Primary School Gordan Primary School All clinics upgraded Crèche converted into child and family resource centre Edenvale HIV/Aids Support Clinic Key Achievements 2001 to DateSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT • Edenvale Pharmacy • EdenvaleOutpatients • Helipad • Bombani Safe House • East Bank ECD facility • River Park Library • History of Alexandra (Book Published)

  10. Wynberg City improvement District established Economic clusters developed & set-up (retail, auto, construction) Tourism Hub Business Place Operational Auto Hub Operational Pan Africa Mall Pan Africa Taxi Facility Green Economy (2 Cooperatives Successfully Set-up for Re-cycling & Manufacturing) Key Achievements 2001 to DateECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

  11. Jukskei River Open Space: Phase 3 Greening of Far East Bank ext. 8 3 500 trees planted 2 community Parks Jukskei River Open Space: Phase 3 2054 trees planted Key Achievements 2001 to DateENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT • Phase 3 Jukskei park • River Bank Protection • Storm water kerb inlets upgraded (120) • Phase 1 Yard ablutions upgraded • 91% Environmental compliance in projects

  12. HOUSING Ext 9 (K206)1229 RDP (give-away) housing units1695 Affordable rental units

  13. HOUSING Ext 71389 RDP houses

  14. HOUSING Eastbank520 Affordable rental units

  15. HOUSING Marlboro50 RDP flats

  16. HOUSING M2 Hostel98 Social housing + 286 Affordable rental units

  17. HOUSING Ext 8181 RDP houses

  18. HOUSING Riverpark870 RDP houses

  19. HOUSING Old Alex350 Social housing units

  20. GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE Vasco Bridge

  21. Infrastructure/housing: Complete allocations of Ext 9 (K206) where currently the block-by-block approach is used. To date 1299 Primary units and 1665 rental units have been allocated; Completion of the social Cluster homes in Ext 7; Completion of Ext 10 (1 057 units); River park rental housing (450 units); Linbro Park – planning and design; Continuation of Electrification; Construction/upgrading of Hostels and development of the hostel precinct: * M2 Phase 2- 82 units * M2 Phase 3- 660 units * Helen Joseph Ext 52-150 units (Planning & Design) * Ext 31 (84 units as part of M1 hostel redevelopment) CURRENT PROJECTS

  22. Social: - Construction of the Mental health clinic - Alex Hospice - Cleaning & Development of the Iphutheng school precinct Economic: - Construction of the Shared Industrial Production Facility (SIPF) - Development of the Tourism hub - Linear markets - Development of Retail & Office Block CURRENT PROJECTS…

  23. Infrastructure/housing: - Land acquisition and construction of 5 500 units in Linbro Park; - Upgrading and installation of engineering services, electricity, storm water and sewer upgrading in the new developments; - Lombardy West BNG flats; - Mixed use development in Marlboro. FUTURE PROJECTS

  24. Social: - Thoko Mngoma clinic; - Riverpark Multi purpose centre – clinic and retail space Economic: - Alexandra Commercial square; - Private sector investment – Hotel; - Thohoyandu Alex guest project FUTURE PROJECTS…

  25. The life span of the ARP - Creates instability - Housing allocation challenges - New developments - Economic and social challenges Funding – insufficient budget Long administrative processes e.g. SCM Alexandra land restitution Frankenwald land matter ARP CHALLENGES

  26. POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT IN ALEX: The ARP finds itself inundated with having to answer to community petitions and balancing different group interests. This includes getting preemptive court orders to protect developments from invasions by political groups. Orchestrated marches and unrest ARP CHALLENGES…

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