Durban – The Nonoti Beach development in KwaDukuza is aimed at promoting the area and attracting socio-economic growth opportunities. The development was officially launched on Saturday at a sod-turning ceremony presided over by mayor Lindile Nhaca.
“The implementation of this development will assist to alleviate the pressure off the neighbouring beach facilities thereby creating a safer and more comfortable beach-going environment for residents and visitors alike,” municipal spokesperson Sipho Mkhize said.
He said the development was aimed at diversifying the facilities available to the public.
“It will cater equally for all cultures, and abilities and provide a holistically inclusive environment for all to enjoy. The development will serve as an example of harmonious co-existence between development and our precious environment. Various environmentally conscious strategies will be implemented to promote symbiosis between nature and urbanisation.”
He said the development would be implemented in phases.
“It shall provide for a primary access road, pedestrian walkway, street lighting, internal service roads, parking areas, bus and taxi stopping areas, ablution facilities, lifeguard building and eatery, conservancy tanks, informal traders’ kiosks, bicycle and skateboard track, outdoor amphitheatre, swimming pool, internal footpaths, water and electrification, stormwater accommodation and educational initiatives highlighting the heritage of the area,” Mkhize said.
KwaDukuza Municipality hopes that the beach facility will serve to promote the integration of different communities and social groups.
“KwaDukuza Municipality coastal corridor is typically comprised of extensive private developments along the coastline which permit strictly private access to beaches. This limits points of access to the general public,” said Mkhize.
“The result is that there exist vast stretches of coastline that are not accessible, except by the few fortunate individuals who have private access, and the isolated areas where public access is available become overburdened and unpleasant as the public is forced to jostle for limited facilities and positions.”
He said the development of this new beach node post-apartheid would facilitate public access to the beach and recreational facilities.
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