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Mkhuze AirportTshaneni Regional Airport - Mkuze: The construction and establishment of a regional airport at Mkuze airstrip in Mkuze Town. This project will form the basis of new economic growth and act as catalyst for the expansion of the tourism industry. MotivationThe big question on many lips is why an Airport? Well this is a catalyst to other developments and in case of Mkuze it will establish the town as a Central point and capital of the region. The Tshaneni Airport is being developed not as a transport mode only, but rather a product of tourism in the region. The airport is a vital part of the transformation process of the regional economy not only on the tourism front, but the economy in general. The Umkhanyakude District Municipality has this project in their vision for the district - to open new opportunities and enhance the current. The land on which the airport is located is owned by the district municipality and as such, the deelopment of the property will be done on a clear policy of transformation and economic growth. The feasibility of the airport will be justified with the development taking place surrounding other tourism projects which will be launched in the near future. Private investors are being engaged to ensure the maximum usage of the airport: the introduction of a multi phase process will see the development grow as the demand grows to ensure economic viability of the investment. The District Municipality has at this point invested R8m in the upgrade, and bought the airstrip at a cost of R7.5m. Further upgrades currently taking place are at the cost of R12m. The following development is to take place on the property and will be discussed individually (click on each item for further information): Non Aviation
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