Media Alert: Minister Madikizela to Hand Over Housing Units in Plettenberg Bay

Bonginkosi Madikizela, Minister of Human Settlements for the Provincial Government of the Western Cape, will perform the official handover of government-subsidised high-density housing units in the Qolweni/Bossiesgif/Pinetree/Gaatjie project near Plettenberg Bay, Southern Cape. The project is the result of an upgrading of an informal settlement project (UISP). Minister Madikizela will deliver a short speech and perform a ribbon cutting.

Phase 1, made up of 265 units, has been completed and 52 high-density units have been constructed in Phase 2. The high-density units are the first of their kind in the Southern Cape and are significant in creating a denser settlement. Higher-density settlements fulfil one of the department's strategic objectives of maximum use of resources, and are important in creating integrated and sustainable settlements.

The housing project consists of four sections: Qolweni, Gaatjie, Bossiesgif and Pinetree. The project is being developed in four phases. Phase 1 is 265 units, Phase 2 415 units, Phase 3 290 units and Phase 4 450 units.

Time: 10:00
Date: Friday, 7 October 2011
Location: Qolweni High-Density Housing Project

Directions:
Coming from Knysna: Take the N2 and just before Plettenberg Bay, take the New Horizons turn-off on the left. Follow the road up the hill, and when the road bends towards the left, turn off to a road on the right. Go over five speed bumps. After the fifth speed bump, turn right onto Berwick Road. Follow the road, and take the first paved road to the left. Drive for about 500 metres to find the site.
Coming from Plettenberg Bay: Take the N2 towards George and take the second New Horizons turn-off on the right. Follow the road up the hill, and when the road bends towards the left, turn off to a road on the right. Go over five speed bumps. After the fifth speed bump, turn left onto Berwick Road. Follow the road, and take the first paved road to the left. Drive for about 500 metres to find the site.

For directions enquiries, call Charl Louw: 082 339 9903.