Massive changes are heading Newcastle’s way, following the announcement of a multi-million Rand housing project to be built in Hospital Street. A street in an area of the town, home to the private hospital along with other medical practices.
This follows an announcement by Newcastle Mayor, Cllr Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba on Wednesday, 14 October 2020.
During the soil turning ceremony, assuring the Hospital Social Housing project will be beneficial, Dr Mahlaba emphasised, “This will change the face of Newcastle and bring people closer to economic activity.”
This, he says, will not only be seen in terms of economical development, but also in rates and taxes being brought to the municipality. Furthermore, it will create a substantial number of job opportunities for local residents.
According to the mayor, the R623 million housing project will see a staggering 1 200 people being employed. Additionally, Cllr Dr Mahlaba assures the building equipment and material will be sourced from local businesses, thereby pumping further cash into Newcastle.
He adds, “The Newcastle Municipality will also ensure all sub-contractors are locally sourced.”
As the housing development will act as a foundation for positive things to come, the mayor adds the initiative is also the first black-owned project in the KZN province. Thereby, seeing black business building itself up and establishing itself within the community.
With the housing project being built in Hospital Street, what are your thoughts? Do you feel it will prove to be beneficial to the community and economy? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.
Author: Quinton Boucher
Edited: Calvin Swemmer
Comments 6
Yes I think will the beneficial in Newcastle
We’re in desperate need of small cottages or flats for senior citizens! A matter of urgency 👍
Municipality needs to solve the issue of high rates and that will bring more people to town
The urgency of delivering on small cottages for the old age cannot be over-emphasised.
Where are the RDP houses for the poor im on the newcastle municipality computer for RDP house from 2017 till now an there is no light at the end of the tunnel
I live in lennoxton an is unable to afford the high rental of the out building with my sassa pay kindly help.
It will definitely change the face of politics as well. Our residents need a new hope where anyone placed in power can be entrusted with the lives of the community. A new hope where all classes benefit in the changes implemented in our town. That is what we should label as Black Economic Empowerment.