Major Bluewater Bay Development Plan Open for Public Comment

A proposed plan has been set up for a R1-billion Embizweni-Bluewater Bay development which envisages the construction of a tourism village, mixed housing as well as an entertainment complex. The draft environmental impact report of the proposed development is currently out for inspection and public comment.

The interesting designs can be viewed at the main library on Market Square, as well as at the Motherwell and KwaZakhele libraries. All interested and affected parties can register their comments before September 15.

This exciting Nelson Mandela Bay project will be developed by Southern Spirit Properties. The project proposes a development of a caravan park, retail offices, flats, an entertainment complex, two types of group housing boasting over 60 units as well as single dwellings.

The project it set to take place on a 62,5ha piece of land, and will run along the seaside parallel to the N2. It will dovetail with as well as complement other developments in the vicinity, such as the Coega IDZ as well as the Greater Addo Elephant Park. The construction should start at the beginning of next year and will take approximately 3½ years to complete.

An updated economic study is in the process of being prepared and will be released at the official launch of the project in October.

It is estimated that at the beginning of the construction in 2008, approximately 3 200 jobs and other 110 operational jobs would be created. Employment figures will almost double at the peak of construction in 2009 to about 5 610, and operational jobs will increase to 1 100.

After public comment, the proposal wil go to the environment department. Once it is accepted there,  construction will start.

Yet another major Nelson Mandela Bay development is soon on its way.