Aerotropolis plan under review

The City of Ekurhuleni will finalise the consultation process on the 25-year Aerotropolis Master Plan this month. This after the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport had completed a five-year implementation plan for the development. The City embarked on an engagement programme with key business and freight stakeholders in August, a process which Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi, said was viewed as critical to the ultimate development and sustainability of the project. “The success of this project depends largely on whether the private sector buys into its economic viability and potential for enterprise growth and development,” said Vadi, adding that government had demonstrated its commitment to this project and “has the political will to provide the enabling environment for its success.” Vadi further noted that of the R6.15-billion allocated to his department for the 2014/15 fiscal period, some R2-billion would be earmarked for the development of transport infrastructure. INSERT & CAPTION The success of this project depends largely on whether the private sector buys into its economic viability. – Ismail Vadi