Overstrand Municipality on Creating an Enabling Environment for the Private Sector
Ald Annelie Rabie is Executive Mayor of Overstrand Municipality.
Summary
Ald Annelie Rabie outlines the municipality's initiatives to foster a mutually advantageous relationship with the private sector.
Since assuming office, they have organised an investment conference and established an investment policy with incentives that promote open dialogue between officials and developers. These interactions help extend mutual comprehension and tackle any impediments.
Although the mayor acknowledges the challenges, including lengthy environmental impact assessments and land rezoning processes, they highlight the importance of collaboration between municipalities, the Western Cape Department of Local Government and Environmental Affairs, and town planning to streamline these procedures and expedite development progress.
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