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SADC-PLAN COMPANY PROSPECTUS 1

C O M P A N Y P R O S P E C T U S

“Progressing Plans in Africa”

WWW.SADC-PLAN.COM


SADC – PLAN is a town planning consulting company at the progressive end of the African urban planning market. The company consults in the space of planning, which encompasses; integrated master planning, urban renewal, urban design & regeneration strategies, housing plans and layouts, development facilitation services and management, programme management & statutory planning.

OUR VISION IS FOR SADC-PLAN IS TO BECOME A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTOR TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTHERN AFRICAN CITIES WITHIN THE NEXT 20 YEARS

SADC-PLAN has a strong mentorship and intern programme that aims to diversify the industry, giving an opportunity to planners who have not have not previously had the opportunity.


SADC-PLAN was established in October 2013 to take advantage of the gap in the market for historically Disadvantaged Youth Enterprises in the field of town and regional planning.

The company has successfully managed a number of working partnerships with other firms.

Right from the start, SADC –PLAN began an Enterprise Development Partnership with SMEC SOUTH AFRICA. This was to benefit from international work experience with specific focus on Africa. SMEC is a Multi-Disciplinary Engineering firm with major experience in Land Development and Government Advisory Services. In 2016, we landed our First Master Plan Project in Africa through SMEC, packaging a new town in Uganda for the Oil and Gas Industry – A Flagship Project for Uganda.

SADC-PLAN was established in October 2013 to take advantage of the gap in the market for historically Disadvantaged Youth Enterprises in the field of town and regional planning.

The company has successfully managed a number of working partnerships with other firms.

Right from the start, SADC –PLAN began an Enterprise Development Partnership with SMEC SOUTH AFRICA. This was to benefit from international work experience with specific focus on Africa. SMEC is a Multi-Disciplinary Engineering firm with major experience in Land Development and Government Advisory Services. In 2016, we landed our First Master Plan Project in Africa through SMEC, packaging a new town in Uganda for the Oil and Gas Industry – A Flagship Project for Uganda.

Over the past three years SADC-PLAN has also partnered with LDM Consulting, a multi-disciplinary firm of built environment specialists with considerable experience in Programme & Project Management; Quantity Surveying; Government Advisory Services & Property Development.

As Town Planners, SADC-PLAN, compliments SMEC South Africa’s Land Development expertise and the Property Development expertise of LDM. SADC-PLAN also provides complimentary Programme Management expertise and capacity to both leading firms.

Other firms have also supported the growth of SADC-PLAN into niche areas such as Housing and Rail Development. This includes Oxygen-IS, MapAfrica and Abakali Quantity Surveyors respectively.

ABOUT US


Through our Strategic Partnerships with SMEC and LDM specifically, we have been privileged to perform the role of master planners in major initiatives in South Africa and the Province of KwaZulu-Natal. These include;

• The Special Economic Zones Master Plans for Richards Bay IDZ and Dube Trade Port,

• N3 & N2 National Corridor Plans,• The KZN Infrastructure Master Plan,• The KZN Industrial Hubs Master Plans for Amajuba,

Emnambithi and Mandeni.We are also currently working with SMEC on the KZN Local Economic Development Strategy, the Richards Bay Airport Relocation Feasibility Plan and have worked on the Initial Concept for the Proposed Intermodal Hub in Cato Ridge.

With the Support of LDM Consulting, SADC-PLAN has become a front runner in Urban Renewal Plans & Revitalization Strategies for Priority Nodes in KwaZulu-Natal.

Key projects include:

• Cwaka New Town Center which is a Flagship Project of the Province

• Harding Town Center • Mtubatuba Town Center • Mkhuze Town • Silutshane Rural Node • Babanango Service Center • Belgrade Rural Node • Charlestown Service Center • Golela Border Town • Bergville Town Center

Our complimentary skills have also contributed to the development of Higher Education Master Plans:

• Durban University of Technology Master Plan • University of KwaZulu-Natal required 25-Year Master

plans for all 5 campuses.

LDM Consulting has also appointed us on Large Scale Programme Management Work as Technical Leads:

• Dukuduku Onsite Settlement Project • Go!Durban Integrated Rapid Public Transport System

(IRPTN)

Together with LDM, SADC-PLAN also compiled the City of Joburg’s Land Strategy.

We have also worked in the housing sector through our consulting partners, undertaking sub-divisional layouts to accommodate close to 1,000 families in Ethekwini Municipality:

• Kanku Road Housing Project • Marianridge Housing Project – Ministerial Project

We have also been involved in two of the busiest rail stations in Durban, providing Master Plan expertise:

• Durban Raail Station • Berea Rail Station

SADC-PLAN is also active in the private sector, in terms of layouts for Property Developers.

Finningley Growth Sphere – A New City (combining industrial, commercial, mixed use, residential, an airport, agri-villages, and other lifestyle accommodation) currently being Planned in the South of Durban near Umkomaas

KeyStone Park – A newly constructed Logistics Hub at Hammarsdale

SADC-PLAN also provides Statutory Town Planning Services to the Private Sector in the form of Rezoning, Special Consent, Subdivisions, Consolidations and other application services throughout the Country.

MASTER PLANNERS PUBLIC SECTOR

MASTER PLANNERS PRIVATE SECTOR


In summary, our experience and expertise is in a few key areas:

How do we intend getting there? Critical success factors:

Dedication to the Field of Work & Core Values:

We want to attract the right people to SADC-PLAN that have a passion for the field of Town & regional planning. This passion comes with a set of Core Values:

1. Dedication & determination to constantly improve;

2. Integrity and honesty in executing duties;

3. Open dialogue that confronts issues of change.

Stakeholder relations: Maintaining existing relationships and building new relationships so that we are able to get a broader exposure to the field of expertise including providing support to our customers and partners.

Management efficiencies: We need to constantly innovate on service delivery by exploring new ways of managing time & effort. This also involves having strong leadership qualities in the firm.

Career development: Self-development is a must; however we will invest in the necessary skills and training to ensure that we are at the top of our game.

Sustainable Reward systems: At the core, a business needs to be managed on sound cost-conscious financial systems. We will continue to explore Empowerment and Enterprise Development Support for as long as we can, but we are planning independence in the short term. SADC-PLAN needs to operate on sound sustainability principles while at the same time create a reward system for staff to be attracted and retained in a highly competitive environment.

WHAT HAVE WE DONE TO DATE TO GET THERE? PROGRESS.

Recruitment: SADC-PLAN provides employees the opportunity to work on some of Africa continents most exciting and dynamic projects. While we value experience, we aim to attract young passionate minds ready for the challenge.

Internship Programme: We have improved our network reach by partnering with Urban Futures Consulting. Through this relationship we will be tackling projects in the research and development space, as well as created an opportunity for incubating more internship. At present.

Mentorship Programme: We are currently reviewing the operating structure of the firm and staff will have completed an 18-month mentorship programme by Jan 2018.

Bursaries: In the last three years we funded three 1-year of study bursaries. SADC-PLAN will continue to support bursaries internally and externally through initiatives such as the Lenny Naidu Development Institute and on a case by case basis.

New networks: We have established two offices – KZN and Gauteng with a view to build on the opportunities in that growth center. We have our sites on the Eastern Cape, where we will continue to build our working relationships with SMEC South Africa and LDM offices there.

We have survived our initial start up years despite South Africa’s under turbulent economic conditions. It’s now time to ride on the waves of change as we enter a new chapter in our national and international history.

CORE VALUES

Sustainable Reward systems

Career development

Management efficiencies

Stakeholder relations

Dedication to the Field of Work & Core Values

SADC-PLAN

INTEGRATED

MASTER PLANS

HOUSING PLANS AND

LAYOUTS

DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT

STATUTORY

PLANS

URBAN

RENEWAL, URBAN

DESIGN & REGENERATION

STRATEGIES

PROGRAMME

MANAGEMENT


SADC-PLAN has grown from just 2 people in 2013 to a staff compliment of 7 people. We have hosted interns from government and from Durban University of Technology and will continue to support youth employment in the firm.

CURRENT STAFF DEMOGRAPHIC

• B-BBEE Level 1 Status • All HDI staff and associates • 50% Female • Two Masters Degrees completed & two underway • 1 x Architect • 5 x Under 35’s (Youth)

FUTURE STAFF DEMOGRAPHIC: WHERE WE WANT TO BE.

• B-BBEE Level 1 Status • 80% Female • All HDI staff and Associates • At least 10 Masters Degrees and 2 PhDs • At least 75% Under 35’s (Youth)• At least 51% Women Owned • At least 51% Black Owned

He has 15 years of professional experience encompassing Town and Regional planning; Development Economics; Market research and Project Management servicing the needs of clients ranging from local government through to provincial government departments and parastatals.

In 2005, Trivi worked as a Senior Programme Manager at the eThekwini Municipality’s Economic Development Unit. He was instrumental in establishing and programme managing “Priority Sector Support Programmes for Ethekwini”; such as Materials Recovery Programme; Maritime Cluster; Furniture Cluster; CFTL Cluster; Chemicals Cluster; Arts and Craft Cluster; Fashion Cluster; and Automotive Clusters. In 2007, he was nominated by the City Manager to be the Economic Spokesperson for the City on the “Port Master Plan Process” being driven by Transnet and Ethekwini Municipality.

His experience includes involvement in:

• Port of Durban and Port of Richards Bay strategic harbour expansion planning exercises for Transnet;

• Back of Port Planning for the Ethekwini Municipality; • Several Local Economic Development Strategies for

the Ethekwini Municipality; • Economic Development Strategy 2008 and Spatial

Economic Strategy and Plan 2009 for the Ethekwini Municipality;

• Retail Feasibility Studies for the KZN Department of Economic Development and Tourism throughout KZN;

• Packaging of Industrial Sector Support Programmes for the KZN Department of Economic Development and Tourism; as well as Programme Management experience at the Ethekwini Municipality’s Economic Development and Facilitation Unit.

Trivi has worked on several feasibility studies for the Ethekwini Municipality’s Catalytic and Mega Projects and has also been trained by the DBSA on the application and development of Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) and Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA). He has gained experience in the sphere of Town and Regional Planning as well as Development Economics whilst at Urban Econ and at the Ethekwini Municipality, before to moving into Project Management at Focus Project Management. This gives him a solid grounding in processes and principles of the built environment.

OUR TEAM

TRIVI ARJUNAN IS A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL PLANNER AND DIRECTOR OF SADC-PLAN.


Prior to establishing SADC-PLAN, Trivi was employed at Focus Project Management as a Divisional Director and the Programme Manager overseeing the implementation of the R730m National Treasury Grant for the City of Tshwane NDPG Programme. His main focus was overseeing the planning, design and feasibility stage of this Urban Renewal Programme. He was the lead planning consultant on the Richards Bay 50-year Master Plan project.

Since establishing SADC-PLAN, Trivi has been a planning lead on the following key Master planning projects:

• Dube trade Port Special Economic Zone • Richards Bay Special Economic Zone • Industrial Corridor 1 – Durban-Freestate-Gauteng

(National Project)

• Industrial Corridor 2 – Durban to Richards Bay (Two largest ports)

• Durban Railway station • Berea Railway station • Durban University of Technology • UKZN Master Plan • KZN Infrastructure master plan • KZN Poverty Eradication master plan • KZN LED Plan • KZN Small Town Rehabilitation Programme • City of Joburg Land Strategy • Uganda Oil and Gas Master Plan for Kabaale Trivi is currently one of the Programme Managers of the eThekwini IRPTN – R10.2bn and the Project Management Leader for the Dukuduku On-site settlement plan.

Richard is a qualified architectural technologist with approximately 15 years of experience in architectural, urban design and town planning. He has a Bachelor of Architectural Technology Degree from the Durban University of Technology and is registered as a professional

with the South African Council for Architectural Professionals. He has been involved in a number of projects ranging from residential property designs, commercial, industrial, warehousing and also urban

design projects at a city scale.

Richard specialises in the latest computer aided design software technology creating three dimensional visualisations, renderings and fly-throughs of proposed projects. This process facilitates an opportunity for interactive decision making and design review, and revisions in the overall design process from concept to detailing and final design stage.

Richard has done Urban Design Framework plans for major projects including: Durban Station and Berea Station; Finningley Estates; KZN Industrial Hubs; KZNCOGTA Small Town Rehabilitation Programme; UKZN and DUT Master Plans.

Siraaj has a Bachelor’s of Technology in Town and Regional Planning, coupled with 5 years’ experience. as a professional planner. He has worked on key planning projects such as SIP2 Corridor, N2 Corridor, Small Town Rehabilitation Projects and the KZN Infrastructure Masterplan.

His responsibilities are focused on land uses management and GIS functions. In addition, he has worked in urban design projects for Tshwane Municipality and the City of Johannesburg Land Strategy for the Johannesburg Property Company. His main area of focus is statutory planning, dealing with complex urban and rural development applications in terms of SPLUMA for Major projects such as Keystone Park; Finningley Estates; Kanku Road Housing; Marianridge Housing; and Cwaka New Town Center.

RICHARD GOVENDER IS A REGISTERED SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST. HE IS AN URBAN DESIGNER AT SADC-PLAN.

SIRAAJ HASSAN IS A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL PLANNER. HE IS A STATUTORY PLANNING AND GIS EXPERT AT SADC-PLAN.


Kimesha completed a Bachelors Degree of Social Science in Geography and Environmental Management at the University of KwaZulu Natal; and a Master’s Degree in Town and Regional Planning. Kimesha has worked

on Mkhuze Urban Renewal Plan, the Cogta Small Town Rehabilitation Programme Project Reports: 6 Nodal Plans (Amahlubi, Babanango, Silutshane, Charlestown, Golela, & Belgrade) and lastly the Bergville Urban Design Project Report. She has recently worked on the KZN Infrastructure Master Plan and for the City of Joburg Land Strategy Project.

Gcobani has a Bachelor’s of Technology in Town and Regional Planning, and 5 years’ experience. By 2018, Gcobani will have a Masters Degree in Town and Regional Planning. As a Professional Planner he has worked on key planning

projects such as SIP2 Corridor, N2 Corridor, Small Town Rehabilitation Projects and the KZN Infrastructure Masterplan. He is a Planner Programme Manager on two major projects in KwaZulu-Natal: Cwaka New Town Center and Dukuduku Onsite Resettlement Programme. Gcobani has worked on many projects in KwaZulu-Natal including the KZNCOGTA Small Town Rehabilitation Programme; SIP2 and N2 Corridor Plans.

Novania completed a Bachelors Degree of Science in Geography and Environmental Management at the University of KwaZulu Natal. By 2018, she

will have completed her Master’s Degree in Town and Regional Planning. Novania has worked on KZNCOGTA Small Town Rehabilitation Programme; N2 and SIP 2 Corridor Plans; KZN Industrial Hubs; UKZN and DUT Master Plans; Housing Layouts over 1000 units.

GCOBANI CEZA IS A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL PLANNER. HE IS A PROGRAMME MANAGER, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND GIS EXPERT AT SADC-PLAN.

KIMESHA SUBRAMONEY IS A REGISTERED CANDIDATE PLANNER. SHE IS A STRATEGIC PLANNER AND POLICY ANALYSIS EXPERT AT SADC-PLAN.

NOVANIA ARJUNAN IS A REGISTERED CANDIDATE PLANNER. SHE IS AN URBAN DESIGNER AND LAYOUT SPECIALIST AT SADC-PLAN.


PUBLIC TRANSPORT PROGRAMMES

URBAN RENEWAL PROGRAMMES

GO!DURBAN PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT UNIT (PMU)

NAME OF CLIENT

LDM Consulting (PTY) Ltd / www.ldm.co.za

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SERVICES

GO!Durban is the term, and brand, used to refer to Durban’s Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network. The project involves state-of-the-art public transport systems, infrastructure and services.

Trivi Arjunan is a member of the overall Programme Management Unit (PMU) assisting the City Officials with the Integrated Corridor Development Workstream; C2 rail Corridor and Skills Development.

www.godurban.co.za

CITY OF TSHWANE NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (NDPG)

NAME OF CLIENT Focus Project management /www.focuspm.co.za

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT More than R676 million has also been spent on township regeneration projects through the Tsosoloso township renewal programme supported by the National Treasury NDPG programme.

Trivi Arjunan worked as a Director at Focus Project Management an the Lead member of the overall Programme Management Unit (PMU) assisting the City of Tshwane Officials with preparation of business plans, precinct plans and project execution.

www.tshwane.gov.za

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT


INTEGRATED HUMAN SETTLEMENT PROGRAMMES

DUKUDUKU ONSITE RESETTLEMENT PROJECT

NAME OF CLIENT LDM Consulting (PTY) Ltd / www.ldm.co.za

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Dukuduku Onsite Settlement Project is a Provincial Priority Project is anchored on developing an Integrated Sustainable & Responsible Community

within a World Heritage Site. The project aims to formalize three townships in the World Heritage Site.

Trivi Arjunan is the Project Leader as part of the overall Programme Management Team (PMT) assisting the Provincial Government of KwaZulu-Natal with managing the execution of the plan.

www.dukuduku.co.za


CATALYTIC PROJECTS

SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES

RICHARDS BAY IDZ MASTER PLAN

CLIENT

Focus Project management / www.focuspm.co.za


Richards Bay IDZ had appointed Focus Project Management to prepare a 50-year Master plan to determine growth prospects in acquiring new land as well as resolving key issues on their existing portfolio.

Trivi Arjunan was the Project Leader (whilst employed at Focus) as part of the overall Master Plan team and directed a team of multi-disciplinary experts on the project.

DUBE TRADEPORT SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE

CLIENT

SMEC South Africa

www.smec.com


The Dti had appointed SMEC South Africa to prepare a Business plan for the Dube TradePort to become an Special Economic Zone Operator.

SADC-PLAN was appointed by SMEC to prepare the Business plan and License Application on behalf of the Applicant: Dube Trade Port. Trivi Arjunan fast tracked the preparation of the application to gazette the area as an SEZ to facilitate a major international investment.


KZN INDUSTRIAL HUBS

LOCATION OF PROJECT Ezakheni, Isithebe and Madadeni Industrial Parks, South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Province

NAME OF CLIENT SMEC South Africa (Pty) Ltd for the Ithala Development Finance Corporation Limited (Ithala) via SMEC

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The preparation of a Project Feasibility on the development of three industrial

hubs; one each in Isithebe, Madadeni and Ezakheni; located within KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

The Project Scope is limited to the preparation of a

Project Financial and Economic Impact Feasibility for the construction of Industrial Hubs within KwaZulu-Natal; namely:

• Isithebe Industrial Estate focusing on the Renewable Energy Sector

• Ezakheni Industrial Estate focusing on the Electronic Sector

• Madadeni Industrial Estate focusing on the Clothing and Textiles Sector

• SADC-Plan was appointed for the preparation of the concept plans for each of the hubs as well as the urban design and 3D digital modelling of the project sites.

INDUSTRIAL HUBS


FLAGSHIP DEVELOPMENTS

FINNINGLEY GROWTH SPHERE

LOCATION OF PROJECT South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Province

NAME OF CLIENT JC Property group

www.finningley.co.za

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

The Developers of Finningley Estates had appointed SADC-PLAN to assist with the overall spatial framework and layouts for the proposed 2000+ha development.

The Project is still undergoing EIA approvals however it is registered as a catalytic project in the Province.

The project is located in the South Coast of Durban at Umkomaas.

KEYSTONE PARK LOGISTICS HUB


NAME OF CLIENT ROKWIL


The Developers of Keystone Park had appointed SADC-PLAN to assist with the overall sub-divisional layout for the 100ha+ development.

The Project is under construction and boasts one the largest investments in KZN.

The project is located on the N3 Corridor at Hammarsdale Interchange.

www.keystonepark.co.za


INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

OIL AND GAS MASTER PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF KABAALE

LOCATION OF PROJECT Uganda

NAME OF CLIENT SMEC UGANDA for the Government of the Republic of UGANDA

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Uganda lies in east Africa and lies across the equator about 800 Km inland from the Indian ocean. Albertine Graben occupies the whole western quarter of Uganda, a large and diverse region.

The aim of this project is to establish integrated, sustainable and state of the art infrastructure and assets to form a striving centre and anchor platform in Uganda.

This will help in creating jobs and will see an increase in economy which will attract investments.

MASTER PLANS


TERTIARY EDUCATION MASTER PLANS

DEVELOPMENT OF AN INSTITUTIONAL SPATIAL NETWORK MASTERPLAN (ISINMP)- UKZN


NAME OF CLIENT LDM CONSULTING (PTY) LTD for the University of KwaZulu-Natal

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The aim of project is to develop a long term (20 year) Spatial Master Plan for all five campuses to manage present and future spatial planning demand, accommodate shifting priorities particularly academic facilities, research facilities, student facilities demands, sports and leisure facilities, commercial initiatives, sustainability remodelling and exploring technology improvements. To also provide for the creation of a better physical teaching environment. The main objectives of this project is to provide an efficient cost effective, reliable multi modal academic, research and student residences network for present and future needs, identify and recommend space and function components which include relationships between circulation requirements and components, itemize spatial network infrastructure requirements by five year increments. Provide connectivity between university and other public facilities nodes within campus.

Five 20 Year Master Plans were produced as follows:

• Howard College• Pietermaritzburg Campus• Edgewood College• Medical Schoo• Westville Campus


20 YEAR MASTER PLAN FOR THE DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)


NAME OF CLIENT LDM CONSULTING (PTY) LTD for the Durban University of Technology (DUT)

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The aim of project is to develop a long term (20 year) Spatial Master Plan for all three campuses to manage present and future spatial planning demand, accommodate shifting priorities particularly academic

facilities, research facilities, student facilities demands, sports and leisure facilities, commercial initiatives, sustainability remodelling and exploring technology improvements. To also provide for the creation of a better physical teaching environment. The main objectives of this project is to provide an efficient cost effective, reliable multi modal academic, research and student residences network for present and future needs, identify and recommend space and function components which include relationships between circulation requirements and components, itemize spatial network infrastructure requirements by five year increments. Provide connectivity between university and other public facilities nodes within campus.


BEREA ROAD STATION MASTER PLAN


NAME OF CLIENT ABAKALI (PTY) LTD

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The aim of project is to develop a long term (20 year) Master Plan for the redevelopment and modernization of the Berea Road Station. The project entailed the preparation of market demand studies for the commercialisation of the site and for the optimal functioning of the public transport platform.

The Project was funded by Abakali (PTY) Ltd to assist

the development team with a long term view of the project and its potential to impact on surrounding land uses as well as regenerate the Inner City.

TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENTS

DURBAN STATION MASTER PLAN


NAME OF CLIENT ABAKALI (PTY) LTD for the PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA)

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The aim of project is to develop a long term (20 year) Master Plan for the redevelopment and modernization of the Durban Station. The project entailed the preparation of market demand studies for the commercialisation of the site and for the optimal functioning of the public transport platform. The

Project has already commenced with implementation and has been hailed as a model project for future station planning in the country.


BERGVILLE URBAN DESIGN FRAMEWORK PLAN REVIEW

LOCATION OF PROJECT South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Province, Bergville

NAME OF CLIENT LDM Consulting (Pty) Ltd for the Okhahlamba Local Municipality

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The Okhahlamba Local Municipality required a service to undertake the development of an Urban Design Framework for Bergville town and other strategic locations within the municipality, these being; Nondela and the Drakensberg Cable Way.

SADC-Plan was appointed to undertake the town

planning study and urban design and 3D visualisation for the project area.

MKUZE URBAN REGENERATION PLAN

LOCATION OF PROJECT South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Province, Mkuze

NAME OF CLIENT LDM CONSULTING (PTY) LTD for Umhlosinga Development Agency

CLIENT ADDRESS Ebony Crescent Lot 308 3935 Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa


The plan to be was to assist the Umhlosinga Development Agency and the Jozini Local Municipality to achieve the following:

To address the physical structure of the urban/rural centres, this will promote functionality within the broader municipal economy.

To promote an urban structure that will respond to the needs of the urban/rural centres, including

accommodating clarity for infrastructure requirements.

To promote the local economic development of the area whilst respecting the ecological and environmental sensitivity.

Attracting and leveraging public and private investment

SADC-Plan was appointed to undertake the town planning study and urban design and 3D visualisation for the project area.

URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS

URBAN DESIGN & PRECINCT PLANS


SILUTSHANI NODAL PLAN AND REZONING FOR THE PHASE 1 PROJECT - COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTRE


NAME OF CLIENT LDM CONSULTING (PTY) LTD for the KZN Department of Cooperative and Governance Affairs

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Silutshana is located in the Nquthu Local Municipality, within the jurisdiction of Umzinyathi District Municipality, and is made accessible via the R68 the main route from Nquthu CBD.

The aim of Nodal Plan project is to provide a clear, comprehensive nodal plans using existing approved spatial locations of community service centres. The vision and strategy for the urban renewal and regeneration of the node will help to guide the spatial, infrastructural, service delivery improvement for better quality of life for all residents with its goals being to pursue economic integration, Spatial restructuring, sustainability and good governance which will in turn improve connectivity and circulation within the

town; create opportunities for economic activities in appropriate locations; Infrastructural Development; and enhance the public realm and enhance the town’s built form and visual appeal

The purpose of the Rezoning project is for obtaining town planning rights for the development of a community centres. The development will be broken down into two phases. This allows for meeting the immediate requirements of the community in phase 1 and the improvement on the existing facilities in phase 2. The benefits of this project is that it provides a meaningful utilization of land, promotes and contributes to local economic development and creates employment opportunities to the local community.

BELGRADE NODAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN


NAME OF CLIENT Focus project management (Pty) Ltd / LDM Consulting (Pty) Ltd for the KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Belgrade is a town situated more or less 40 km west of phongolo. It is classified as a tertiary development node by the Zululand Municipality.

The purpose of the project is to provide clear, comprehensive Nodal Plans which will be used to manage and regulate development within the area and will guide land use. The urban renewal and regeneration of the rural node, will help to guide the spatial, infrastructural, service delivery

improvement for better quality of life for residents. The Nodal Development Plan will amongst other things Contribute to the growth and economic relevance of the town node, contribute to strategic infrastructure development at Belgrade, bring Goods and Services closer to the existing community, create employment through economic opportunities and Increase cross border trade.


AMAHLUBI NODAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN


NAME OF CLIENT LDM CONSULTING (PTY) LTD for the KZN Department of Cooperative and Governance Affairs

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Amahlubi is a traditional authority area located within Imbabazane Local Municipality. They are located within the south-western corner of uThukela District Municipality and at the base of the central Drakensburg.

The aim of project is to provide a clear, comprehensive nodal plans using existing approved spatial locations of community service centres. The vision and strategy for the urban renewal and regeneration of the Babanango node will help to guide the spatial, infrastructural,

service delivery improvement for better quality of life for all residents with its goals being to pursue economic integration, Spatial restructuring, sustainability and good governance which will in turn improve connectivity and circulation within the town; create opportunities for economic activities in appropriate locations; Infrastructural Development; and enhance the public realm and enhance the town’s built form and visual appeal.

CHARLESTOWN NODAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN-KZN



DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Charlestown is situated between Newcastle And Volksrust. Re-settled of previously forcefully removed communities.

The purpose of the project is to provide clear, comprehensive Nodal Plans which will be used to manage and regulate development within the area and will guide land use. The urban renewal and regeneration of the Charlestown, rural node, will help to guide the spatial, infrastructural, service delivery improvement for better quality of life for residents. The

Charlestown Nodal Development Plan will amongst other things contribute to the growth and economic relevance of the town node, contribute to strategic infrastructure development at Charlestown, bring goods and services closer to the existing community, create employment through economic opportunities and Increase cross border trade and boost of shopping tourism from neighbouring countries to KwaZulu-Natal.


FOCUS NODAL PLAN GOLELA BORDER POST NODAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN-KZN



DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Golela is a town, 45km east of Pongola on the border with Swaziland. Its border post was recently rebuilt to meet the increasing movement of people and goods between South Africa and Swaziland

The purpose of the project is to provide clear, comprehensive Nodal Plans which will be used to manage and regulate development within the area and will guide land use. The urban renewal and regeneration of the Golela, rural node, will help to

guide the spatial, infrastructural, service delivery improvement for better quality of life for residents. The Golela Nodal Development Plan will amongst other things Contribute to the growth and economic relevance of the town node, Contribute to strategic infrastructure development at Golela, Bring Goods and Services closer to the existing community, create employment through economic opportunities and Increase cross border trade and boost of shopping tourism from neighbouring countries to KwaZulu-Natal

MTUBATUBA URBAN REGENERATION PLAN

LOCATION OF PROJECT South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Province, Mtubatuba

NAME OF CLIENT LDM CONSULTING (PTY) LTD for KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The plan to be was to assist the Mtubatuba Local Municipality to achieve the following:

• To address the physical structure of the urban centres, this will promote functionality within the broader municipal economy.

• To promote an urban structure that will respond to the needs of the urban/rural centres, including accommodating clarity for infrastructure requirements.

• To promote the local economic development of the area whilst respecting the ecological and environmental sensitivity.

• Attracting and leveraging public and private investment



HARDING URBAN REGENERATION PLAN

LOCATION OF PROJECT South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Province, Harding


DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The plan to be was to assist the Umuziwabantu Municipality to achieve the following:

• To address the physical structure of the urban centres, this will promote functionality within the broader municipal economy.

• To promote an urban structure that will respond to the needs of the urban/rural centres, including accommodating clarity for infrastructure requirements.

• To promote the local economic development of the area whilst respecting the ecological and environmental sensitivity.

• Attracting and leveraging public and private investment



CWAKA NEW TOWN NODE



DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Cwaka is situated at an existing intersection along the R33 main road, which links the towns of Greytown and Dundee, Kwa-Zulu Natal.

The project aims to revitalise the rural Cwaka area, thereby creating a rural development strategy which will contribute towards the improvement in the quality of education, health, sustainable livelihoods,

job creation and the quality of life, thereby creating a dignified community.

It further aims to deliver safe, secure, high quality service delivery.

MARIANRIDGE HOUSING MASTER PLAN

LOCATION OF PROJECT South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Province. Durban

NAME OF CLIENT OXYGENIS (PTY) LTD KZN PUBLIC WORKS MINISTERIAL PROJECT

CLIENT ADDRESS 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The project aims at providing approximately 500 units in the Mariannridge area. The sites identified for the development are within ownership of the municipality and the department of housing. The proposed

development makes use of existing infrastructure and services within an existing residential area, it is essentially an infill development that provides high density low income housing stock.

NEW TOWN CENTERS

HOUSING PROJECTS


KANKU ROAD HOUSING PROJECT

LOCATION OF PROJECT South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Province. Durban

NAME OF CLIENT Map Africa Consulting Engineers www.mapafrica.co.za Ethekwini Municipality Housing

CLIENT ADDRESS Suite 102 Wheeler House, 14A De Mazenod Road, Morningside, Durban, 4001

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The project aims at providing approximately 400 units in the Isipingo Area. The sites identified for the development are within ownership of the municipality. The proposed development makes use of existing infrastructure and services within an existing residential area, it is essentially an infill development that provides high density low income housing stock.


STRATEGIC PLANNING

N2 DURBAN-RICHARDS BAY CORRIDOR (SIP 1)


NAME OF CLIENT LDM CONSULTING (PTY) LTD for KwaZulu-Natal Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)

1 West Riding Row, Sherwood, Durban, 4091 PO Box 19233, Dormerton, 4015

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The N2 Corridor Project extends from Durban through to Uthungulu Region in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Province

To develop a 25 year strategic plan for the development, land usage and transport mobility for the study area.

The plan needs to be able to guide industrial development across all relevant sectors, integrating the movement of goods an people and taking advantage of the provinces comparative/competitive advantages.

The aim of the project and others which form part of the SIP2, is to strengthen the logistics and transport corridor between south Africa’s hub and to improve Durban’s export and import facilities, to package a set of policy, strategy and planned interventions within the N2 Corridor which contributes towards Reducing logistics costs, Better utilization of key transport modes.

N3 DURBAN-FREESTATE-GAUTENG CORRIDOR PLAN (SIP 2)

LOCATION OF PROJECT South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal Province - Free State Province Country, Province

NAME OF CLIENT SMEC South Africa for Department for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)

CLIENT ADDRESS 2 The Crescent, Westway Office Park, Westville, Durban, South Africa, 3629

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The Durban - Free State - Gauteng logistics and industrial corridor forms the backbone of South Africa’s freight transportation network and is vital in facilitating economic growth for the country and the Southern African region.

The aim of projects which forms part of the second Strategic Infrastructure Project (SIP 2) is to strengthen the logistics and transport corridor between South Africa’s main industrial hubs and to improve access to Durban’s export and import facilities. The Corridor will improve South Africa’s ability to raise transport

NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE & PLANNING PROJECTS


efficiencies and lower logistics costs, improve freight handling capacities to meet future demands, integrate marginalised rural production centres surrounding the Corridor that are currently isolated from the

main logistics system and also act as catalyst for the development of ports, industrial nodes and hubs (such as the Harrismith Logistics Hub) and road and rail network upgrades and improvements.

KWAZULU-NATAL INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLAN


NAME OF CLIENT SMEC South Africa for KwaZulu-Natal Public Works

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The Province of KZN has appointed SMEC Consortium which comprised of LDM Consulting (PTY) LTD and SADC-PLAN (Pty) Ltd to prepare the Provincial Infrastructure Master plan.

Sadc-plan is tasked with the spatial planning aspect of coordinating the infrastructure plan as well as providing technical mapping expertise.

Trivi Arjunan is the lead planner and scriptwriter of the Infrastructure Master Plan.

The Project covers all District and Local Municipalities and sector plans of the key infrastructure providers and state-owned enterprises.

KWAZULU-NATAL POVERTY ERADICATION MASTER PLAN


NAME OF CLIENT EDTEA

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The HOD of EDTEA approached Trivi Arjunan to prepare and package the entire Master Plan with the contributions of many role players in government and the private sector who have given extensively of their time and expertise

This Master Plan to totally eradicate poverty in KwaZulu-Natal in this lifetime requires that the multi-dimensional nature of poverty is acknowledged, that each element is addressed immediately, and also that there is a daily process of ongoing poverty eradication interventions which are monitored.

This Master Plan combines long range eradication planning and implementation programmes with immediate game changers - designed to have catalytic impact on poverty eradication and provide strong stimulus to existing efforts in poverty eradication. As such, there is a major focus on implementation, impact assessment and monitoring and evaluation of all plans on a real time ongoing basis, as well as on effective organisation and institutional congruence to ensure optimum delivery of outcomes.

PROVINCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE & PLANNING PROJECTS


CITY OF JOBURG LAND STRATEGY

LOCATION OF PROJECT South Africa, Gauteng

NAME OF CLIENT LDM Consulting (Pty) Ltd for the City of Joburg Property Company

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The City of Joburg Land Strategy has been developed to assist the City with its Core mandate of providing core municipal services through its Land resources. The Strategy is aligned to National, provincial and local priorities that are encapsulated in greater detail within sector specific policies, strategies and plans. This Land Strategy is therefore a concise framework for decision-making on Land and Property to be allocated

to the City’s Priorities up to the 2040.

The strategy provides guidance on Land disposal, leasing opportunities; acquisitions opportunities; land banking and land invasions.

Trivi Arjunan was the Technical Lead responsible for the conceptual framework and detailed land strategies.

METROPOLITAN INFRASTRUCTURE & PLANNING PROJECTS

SADC-PLAN provides opportunities for In-Service Training through the Durban University of Technology’s Town Planning Programme.

Over the last two years we have seen two 2nd year students experience the working environment of a Professional Town Planning practice at SADC-PLAN. They gained practical experience in the following key areas:

• Layout planning • Statutory planning • GIS mapping and digitizing • Town planning policy and research We have also been providing Skills Transfer to KZNCOGTA Planners, assisting with their professional experience and registration.

OUR IN-SERVICE PROGRAMME IS A THREE-STEP PROCESS:

• Step 1 – request list of candidates from DUT • Step 2 – request CV’s from candidates • Step 3 – interview

IN TERMS OF THE SKILLS TRANSFER PROCESS, THE FOLLOWING PROCESSES ARE APPLICABLE:

• Step 1 – Upon appointment and Inception phase a list of candidates are provided for consideration

• Step 2 – depending on the number of candidates, a time allocation framework is agreed with the client

• Step 3 – a work schedule is discussed with the candidate and approved by client

• Step 4 – office induction and team work • Step 5 – training record is completed according to

the schedule • Step 6 – client signs off record

MENTORSHIP, INTERNSHIPS & INCUBATORS


SADC-PLAN’S contribution to the upliftment of society is an investment we take seriously. For us it is about building lasting relationships that will propagate a positive and sustainable impact on individuals, communities and the specifically the youth.

We currently sponsor team kits for the Woodhurst Netball & Volletball Club & for the Dimes United Football Club, Junior side.

CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT

Officials: M Moonsamy, A Rampersad, L Moonsamy, J Padayachee, S Naidoo, C Naidoo, K Moonsamy

Est. 1985

Date: 22ND April 2015 Ref: WS-2015-013

SOUTH AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS AND PLANNERS (PTY) LTD

No. 1 the Crescent Westway Office Park Westville South Africa 3629 Att: Trivi Arjunan

Dear Sir

LETTER OF APPRECIATION

We from Woodhurst Sporting Netball Club are hereby honoured to receive the kindest of gestures from SOUTH AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT

CONSULTANTS AND PLANNERS (PTY) LTD.

Woodhurst Sporting has never received such a huge sponsor from anyone or company in the history of our club. Therefore with your sponsor we

have provided new dresses and warm-up tops for the players. We thank you for making the team look glamorous on the day of the tournament.

(Refer to Brag Album attached) We appreciate you choosing one of the biggest female structured sports clubs in Chatsworth for your generous sponsor and in return we promise

to up hold your name at all times. If you have any advertising material of your company, our club will be honoured to place them when we are

playing our games. We trust to keep our humble beginnings with you for years to come.

Once again a big thank you. Yours in Sport

WOODHURST SPORTING UNSIGNED - SENT ELECTRONICALLY Jane Padayachee Secretary


WWW.SADC-PLAN.COM

GAUTENGTel: +27 11 442 0754Fax: +27 11 442 0759Suite 13, 1st Floor, Katherine & WestBuilding, 114 West Street, Sandton,Johannesburg, 2031PO Box 673, Halfway House, 1685

KWAZULU-NATALTel: +27 31 941 4040Fax: +27 31 941 404321 West Riding Row, Sherwood,Durban, 4091PO Box 19233, Dormerton, 4015

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