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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn summary, the project motivation to develop an Urban Design Concept for the Alkantstrand Beach Precinct that ensures it is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Mutually resilient from coastal erosion<\/li>
- Aesthetically appealing<\/li>
- Economically stimulating<\/li>
- Iconic in status and acts as a tourism catalyst<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The Urban Design Concepts responds to the anatomy of the beachfront in the following manner:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following phased implementation programme has prepared for the Alkantstrand\/Newark Beach area. This must be read in conjunction with the concept and phasing plan.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n\n\t\n\nRichards Bay Waterfront<\/h2>\n
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1.1 Initial stakeholder engagement
1.2 Land legal procedures and acquisition of key properties
1.3 Preparation of detailed precinct plan
1.4 Engagement with possible investors and business partners
1.5 Marketing of Alkantstrand Beach Precinct
1.6 Determine latest, most accurate coastal setback lines
1.7 Negotiate appropriate sand bypass procedure with Transnet (timing and volumes)
1.8 EIA process and associated environmental consents (e.g. Water use license and ICMA permits and authorisations)<\/p>\n\n\n\nPhase 2: Establishing the Main Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2.1 Ocean Ridge Road re-alignment and upgrade
2.2 Alkantstrand Beach Square
2.3 Development of Mini Sports Precinct
2.4 Construction of Precinct Management Centre
2.5 Development of Kids Play Area<\/p>\n\n\n\nPhase 3: Securing the Ecological Infrastructure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3.1 Implementation of Rapid Erosion Mitigation Measures
3.2 Rehabilitation of Dune vegetation
3.3 Phasing out of alien species and replacement with indigenous tree and dune species
3.4 Development Beachfront Boardwalk<\/p>\n\n\n\nPhase 4: Unlocking Investment Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4.1 Market Release of Office and Mixed-use sites
4.2 Development of Promenade (Phase 1)
4.3 Cultural Centre<\/p>\n\n\n\nPhase 5: Establishment of Iconic Nature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5.1 Construction of Outdoor Amphitheatre
5.2 Development of Feature Restaurant and Lifeguard Building<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Port City of uMhlathuze (Richards Bay) is a City in the Republic of South […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":37731,"template":"","class_list":["post-37769","cas-etude","type-cas-etude","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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