The Swakopmund Town Council has approved a capital budget of N$175 million for the coming year.
“I must admit that the efficient service delivery to the residents of Swakopmund has become a challenging task to manage effectively, as it has to be supported by sufficient financial resources. First and foremost it is required from our Council to provide quality services and then to maintain it at an acceptable standard,” Chairperson of the Management Committee of Swakopmund Council, Alderwoman Rosina //Hoabes, noted when she tabled Council's Capital and Operational budget for the 2014/2015 financial year on Thursday.
The municipality's strategic plan, approved by Council in February 2011, was reviewed in February this year and according to Ms //Hoabes, “we are well on track with the projects”.
She said the N$175 million capital budget is based on resources currently available in Council's investment and current accounts. Allaying fears that Council may run into a deficit, she said “I am convinced that with the anticipated property sale transactions the Council will generate revenue in excess of N$90 million and this, together with current available funds, will place our Council in a more favourable position to finance the projects anticipated for 2014/2015 financial year.”
N$24.2 million was allocated for the formalisation of DRC informal area. It is anticipated that additional funds will be made available by the Central Government under the mass housing initiative.
N$8.5 million was allocated for the re-location of the sewerage block system in Mondesa and Tamariskia.
Ms //Hoabes said the general welfare of Swakopmunders living in close vicinity, where blockages frequently occur, is of concern to Council and “therefore our Council is planning to relocate the entire sewerage system. The current situation in Mondesa [of regular sewerage blockages] does not reflect the living standard that Council wishes for its residents to live in.”
N$19.4 million was allocated for servicing land and installing services for Block 2 in Tamariskia. Ms //Hoabes said Council plans to install services on Block 2 in Tamariskia in the coming year, “which will enable the preparation of this land with the aim of making erven available to the public.
The remainder of the funds will be allocated towards future planning of serviced land for further development of the town.”
N$35.8 million was provided for the resurfacing of streets and roads. Council will provide the required material and local contractors will provide the required labour.
“This also results in employment creation on Council's part”, she noted, adding that “this concept has proven itself to be more economical for Council and also established a business partnership between the community and Council.”
N$1.7 million was allocated to replace the vehicle fleet of the traffic department and to improve traffic related services.
N$19.5 million was allocated for the maintenance and construction of public buildings. The bulk of the funds will used to complete the new Multi-Purpose centre, to renovate the Museum and Woermann House building, as well as other municipal buildings.
The Cleansing Section was allocated N$11.7 million to improve on current refuse removal services and to cater for the newly developed townships. The funds will also be used to rehabilitate the old dumping site and to purchase a new skip container truck.
N$39 million was made available for the Sewerage Works to complete the new effluent purified reservoir and also expand effluent water supply to the rest of the town, to develop public open spaces and also for the development and enhancement of parks and gardens.
It was noted that the new sewerage plant is fully operational and that the old one still needs to be maintained. Provision has also been made for purchasing an additional Jetvat truck to be used for sewerage-related blockages.
N$11.2 million was allocated for business and market malls. Of which N$7 million has been budgeted for the construction of an industrial park, of which phase 1 will cater for Small and Medium Enterprises.
Swakopmund Town Council's total capital budget amounts to N$175 million, of which N$88 million relates to existing projects, while the remaining N$86 million is earmarked for brand new projects.
Council's Operational Budget for the coming year makes provision for 19 new positions, which are aimed at improving service delivery to residents of the town.
“I must admit that the efficient service delivery to the residents of Swakopmund has become a challenging task to manage effectively, as it has to be supported by sufficient financial resources. First and foremost it is required from our Council to provide quality services and then to maintain it at an acceptable standard,” Chairperson of the Management Committee of Swakopmund Council, Alderwoman Rosina //Hoabes, noted when she tabled Council's Capital and Operational budget for the 2014/2015 financial year on Thursday.
The municipality's strategic plan, approved by Council in February 2011, was reviewed in February this year and according to Ms //Hoabes, “we are well on track with the projects”.
She said the N$175 million capital budget is based on resources currently available in Council's investment and current accounts. Allaying fears that Council may run into a deficit, she said “I am convinced that with the anticipated property sale transactions the Council will generate revenue in excess of N$90 million and this, together with current available funds, will place our Council in a more favourable position to finance the projects anticipated for 2014/2015 financial year.”
N$24.2 million was allocated for the formalisation of DRC informal area. It is anticipated that additional funds will be made available by the Central Government under the mass housing initiative.
N$8.5 million was allocated for the re-location of the sewerage block system in Mondesa and Tamariskia.
Ms //Hoabes said the general welfare of Swakopmunders living in close vicinity, where blockages frequently occur, is of concern to Council and “therefore our Council is planning to relocate the entire sewerage system. The current situation in Mondesa [of regular sewerage blockages] does not reflect the living standard that Council wishes for its residents to live in.”
N$19.4 million was allocated for servicing land and installing services for Block 2 in Tamariskia. Ms //Hoabes said Council plans to install services on Block 2 in Tamariskia in the coming year, “which will enable the preparation of this land with the aim of making erven available to the public.
The remainder of the funds will be allocated towards future planning of serviced land for further development of the town.”
N$35.8 million was provided for the resurfacing of streets and roads. Council will provide the required material and local contractors will provide the required labour.
“This also results in employment creation on Council's part”, she noted, adding that “this concept has proven itself to be more economical for Council and also established a business partnership between the community and Council.”
N$1.7 million was allocated to replace the vehicle fleet of the traffic department and to improve traffic related services.
N$19.5 million was allocated for the maintenance and construction of public buildings. The bulk of the funds will used to complete the new Multi-Purpose centre, to renovate the Museum and Woermann House building, as well as other municipal buildings.
The Cleansing Section was allocated N$11.7 million to improve on current refuse removal services and to cater for the newly developed townships. The funds will also be used to rehabilitate the old dumping site and to purchase a new skip container truck.
N$39 million was made available for the Sewerage Works to complete the new effluent purified reservoir and also expand effluent water supply to the rest of the town, to develop public open spaces and also for the development and enhancement of parks and gardens.
It was noted that the new sewerage plant is fully operational and that the old one still needs to be maintained. Provision has also been made for purchasing an additional Jetvat truck to be used for sewerage-related blockages.
N$11.2 million was allocated for business and market malls. Of which N$7 million has been budgeted for the construction of an industrial park, of which phase 1 will cater for Small and Medium Enterprises.
Swakopmund Town Council's total capital budget amounts to N$175 million, of which N$88 million relates to existing projects, while the remaining N$86 million is earmarked for brand new projects.
Council's Operational Budget for the coming year makes provision for 19 new positions, which are aimed at improving service delivery to residents of the town.
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