Question NW2289 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
24 June 2022 - NW2289
Graham, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)What (a) amount has been spent on the Hout Bay Harbour as part of the Small Harbours Unit initiative and (b) are the details of the expenditure; (2) whether there are any plans in place for the further development of the harbour; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details of the plans; (3) what (a) total number of tenants are currently occupying the premises and (b)(i) number of the tenants are on month-to-month leases and (ii) is the remaining term of each of the other leases?
Reply:
(1) (a) The total amount spent in Hout Bay as part of the Small Harbours Unit repair and maintenance initiative was R89.87 million.
(b) Details of the expenditure are as follows:
(i) The marine infrastructure upgrades included removal of sunken vessels, dredging of harbour basins, repairs to slipways, shore crane replacements and electrical kiosks to jetties and quays, equated to R57.88 million.
(ii) The land infrastructure upgrades included fencing of the harbour precinct, new harbour masters office, new compliance building, new ablution facilities, upgraded fish flecking area, new guard houses, entrance control and internal fencing, CCTV and security apparatus equated to R31.99 million
(2) Yes, plans are in place for the further development of Hout Bay Harbour in line with the Department’s Spatial & Socio-Economic Development Frameworks (SEDFs).
The SEDF allows for the phased development of Hout Bay Harbour with the works mentioned above completed under question 1 comprising of Phase 0 and a portion of Phase 1 of the SEDF. The outer phases, i.e. Phase 1-3, comprise of the further development of Hout Bay Harbour by developing economic-specific precincts in the harbour and include new multi-use buildings, marine support services, reconfiguring and adding of marine infrastructure, small-scale fishing facilities, harbour administration facilities and bulk infrastructure upgrades.
(3) (a) There are 34 tenants currently occupying premises within Hout Bay Harbour.
(b) (i) There are 30 tenants currently on month-to-month leases.
(ii) There are 4 leases with remaining terms as per the below table:
|
No. |
Property description |
Contract lease start date |
Contract Lease end date |
Lease period |
Remaining term |
|
1 |
Lot 82 |
1 November 2001 |
31 October 2026 |
25 years |
4 years and 4 months. |
|
2 |
Lot 30A |
1 July 1993 |
31 May 2030 |
26 years and 11 months. |
7 years and 11 months. |
|
3 |
Lot 13A |
1 July 2004 |
30 June 2024 |
20 years |
2 years. |
|
4 |
Lot 66A |
1 December 2021 |
30 November 2026 |
5 years |
4 years and 5 months |