New Municipal Office Complex
A historic ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the New Municipal Office was held on 18 July 2008.
The start of this construction project has been long overdue - over a decade since the Municipality identified the need for more space. The current setup became totally impractical seeing that the various sections are scattered all over town.
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Media Release: Drowning Incident
On Friday 13 June 2008 a tragic and very unfortunate incident occurred at the Sewage Works when two young children drowned in the Oxidation Ponds at the Sewage Works. It is with sorrow that we have learnt about the loss of 2 young lives at our Sewerage Plant, Rudi Klaase 5 and Dino Swartbooi 6.
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Sister Cities & Towns
The Municipality of Swakopmund has in recent years entered into twinning agreements with a number of towns and cities around the globe in order to share expertise on technology, culture, tourism, local economic development, waste management, town planning, service delivery, human resources development and information on other issues of common interest.
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COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JULY 2008
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COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JUNE 2008
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SHEBEEN POLICY FOR INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS
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Council Meeting Minute
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Monthly Management Committee- and Council Meetings for the year 2008
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Advertising Policy in the Newsletter.
Council has approved the bi-monthly publication of the Swakopmunder Lightbeams (the official municipal newsletter) which was previously published on a quarterly basis. The bi-monthly publication of the Swakopmunder Lightbeams will enhance Council’s public image and provide the public with more current and up to date information. The broader public now has the opportunity to advertise in the Swakopmunder Lightbeams at a nominal fee. Fees are subject to revision by Council after a trial period of six (6) months if they are found to be too exorbitant and unaffordable to the public. The following guidelines will apply to advertisements: Click here
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MARCH
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PROVISION OF MEDICAL FACILITY ON PORTION OF ERF 577, TAMARISKIA
Council approved the application of the Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) Ltd to purchase a portion of Erf 577, Tamariskia 1 000m ² in size with the aim to establish a medical laboratory complex.
The establishment of a medical laboratory on this particular erf ties in well with the Long Term Development Plan of Swakopmund and is in close proximity to other medical facilities in the area.
The land was offered at a reduced price, based on the following:
- That the reduced price be considered as Council’s contribution to the community of Swakopmund.
- It will be to the benefit of Swakopmund and the Erongo Region.
- It will improve medical facilities for all Namibians.
NEW ENTRANCE AND PARKING AREA FOR THE SWAKOPMUND TOWN HALL
Council during the consideration of the 2007/2008 Capital Budget approved the amount of N$500,000.00 for the creation of a new entrance and parking area for the Swakopmund Town Hall. About 166 parking bays will be catered for. The new entrance will make the Swakopmund Town Hall easily accessible from Fransisca van Neel Street. Due to limited funds the project will be executed in the following phases:
(i) The entire area be levelled and filled where needed.
(ii) Kerb stones be installed to direct traffic and to guide future development.
(iii) Some area lighting be installed to distract vandals and to make the area more secure.
(iv) Certain nodes be paved with interlocks as funds become available.
DONATIONS
Council approved the donation of N$1 000.00 to the Orison Educational Services for the hosting of the 3 rd National Mathematics Congress which is scheduled to take place on 20-23 April 2008 in Swakopmund.
In the Education and Training Sector Improvement Plan (ETSIP), mathematics has been identified as one of the key problem areas and the Ministry of Education plans to draw up a strategic plan to improve mathematics education at all levels. The National Mathematics Congress will provide a platform to disseminate information to teachers, but more importantly, to hear the teacher’s voices and give teachers the opportunity to make an input.
Council also approved the donation of N$1 500.00 to the children of the House of Safety. Funds will be used to buy gifts parcel containing school items, such as school bag, stationary and school cloths for the children. The House of Safety is in Tamariskia and is a shelter for vulnerable children of our community.
Gradual Phasing Out of Shacks
Council established the Working Group Committee on Shacks with the objective of developing policy guidelines for the gradual phasing out of shacks. The phasing out of shacks is a mammoth task which requires the acceptance and support of the community. The public will, in due course, be informed at a public meeting on the mandate and powers of this committee. The committee reported back to Council with the following proposals which were approved by Council: Read More...
TAMARISKIA BASKETBALL COURT
Basketball is one of the fastest growing sports in Swakopmund. As Council’s contribution towards the development of basketball and sports in general, Council approved the lease of the Tamariskia Basketball Court to Ocean Basketball Club. Ocean Basketball Club is the only active basketball club in Swakopmund and has participated in various national tournaments. The club is also involved in the development of basketball at various schools in Swakopmund.
The lease of the Tamariskia Basketball Court is governed by the following conditions:
That Council approves the request from Ocean Basketball Club to lease the Tamariskia Basketball Court erf 626T for the period of 9 years and 11 months at a nominal fee of N$10-00 per month plus VAT and will increase annually in July with 10% provided that the facilities remain accessible to the public.
That the lease be subjected to the following lease conditions:
That the lease be advertised in terms of Section 63(2) of the Local Authorities Act, Act 23 of 1992, as amended.
That no permanent structures be erected by the Lessee on site.
That the lease be terminable by either party giving or receiving 6 months notice.
That Council reserves the right to cancel the lease if valid objections from the public are received with regards to (i) above.
That the applicant indemnify and keep Council indemnified during the full period of the lease against possible claims which may arise from the use of the leased area.
That Ocean Basketball Club may sublet the property on written application to Council and any entrance fees charged must be approved by Council.
POLICE ACCOMMODATION
Council has approved the renovation of the Ekandjo Block and donation thereof to the Namibian Police. The property is in the former single quarters and consists of a number of flats which will be donated to the Namibian Police to alleviate the acute shortage of accommodation for the men and women in uniform. The donation of Ekandjo Block is in line with Council’s vision and long-term plan to eradicate crime in Swakopmund as more police members will be stationed in Swakopmund.
MAYOR’S SPEECH AT THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 2008.
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Mayoral Report 2007
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Building Boom at the Coast
Swakopmund has realized a significant increase in building development during 2007.
Building plans for projects valued at 214 million were approved by Council over the past ten (10) months compared to 147 million over the same period during 2006.
Calculated at the same cost per m2 as 2006, this represents an increase of about 31%.
More applications are still being processed by Council and it confirms the upswing in the building industry at the coast
Development has taken a new direction with the development of industrial erven and smallholdings leading to major economic spin-offs for the community of Swakopmund in terms of socio-economic development and employment creation contributing to the realization of Vision 2030.
The Health Department has reported an increase of 15.5% in business registration for the period up to October 2007.
Furthermore Council’s own investment in infrastructure has seen large stretches of tar road being completed such as the portion of Daniel Kamho Ave from the traffic circle at the junction of Vrede Rede street up to the new traffic circle at the junction of Dr Schwietering street, Silver Lane in Tamariskia, Mandume Ya Ndemufayo street passing the Railway station, Aukas and Liberthine Amadhila Avenue in Kramersdorf.
More roads are to be tarred in the new financial year to spruce up the town even further.
Cell One and MTC are rapidly expanding their coverage in town and the suburbs with numerous towers being erected and MWEB also entering the market with their WiFi service.
A Go-Kart track is being developed near the airport and should be functional before the New Year.
It is evident that our town is becoming a business centre in addition to its current status of being the major tourism destination of Namibia.
Swimming Pool
Those of us who have become accustomed to the swimming pool and Strand Hotel on the beach will have to get used to something new in the New Year.
The swimming pool has been sold to the Lighthouse Group and the layout and appearance of the new building and the new swimming pool to be built between the new stadium and the Central sports fields has been approved by Council.
Construction should commence early in 2008 with the new Olympic sized swimming pool and then the commercial, office and residential units on the current site.
The Strand Hotel is also going to be substituted with an even bigger hotel and commercial space with construction starting before the middle of 2008.
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