We as the residents of King George Park (Western Cape) stand together against the recent sale of ERF 21028 / 21029 at a value of R1 for the purposes of low income development.
- We object to the lack of public participation in this matter and inadequate legal notice given (as this was not published in the George Herald).
- We believe the development will infringe on the Green belt & have an impact on the Bush Buck & other animals that inhabit this area.
- We question the motives of the selling of prime land at an amount of R1.
- We are concerned about the devaluation of adjacent land to new development. This would also influence current municipality rates as this is based on land value.
- We are concerned about increased congestion / traffic that would be created into/out the suburb as currently there is only 2 access road, both already congested during peak times.
- We question the urban spatial implications - as KGP is already a small suburb with limited living / communal area's. We ask for evidence of studies done by the municipality.
- We ask for justification from the George municipality, as to the loss of revenue in the form of rates - where a higher levy could be gained from prime property sales.
As rate payers & home owners of King George Park we take this matter most seriously & request that the above concerns be addressed as a matter of urgency.
Updates
December 6, 2017
The George Municipality is still hiding behind total silence while they try to push this corrupt R1 land deal through the back door. I have spent the last few days hammering their offices for the impact studies they refuse to show us. They think if they ignore us long enough we will just go away but they are dead wrong.
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If the sale was advertised via correct channels I have no problem. However is seems this was not the case. Traffic in this area is already a problem and I to am concerned about the impact on the beautiful green belt. We have buck, porcupines, have even seen an otter during winter months. Bird live is adundant. I think a project of this size and impact needs to be addressed through the correct channels - above board
This is not acceptable and has not been discussed with the residents of KGP. It reeks of corruption and political opportunism.
It is absolutely ridiculous to sell such a piece of prime land for R1. Seems there was ulterior motives and should be cancelled
I feel it is not correct and market related to sell these properties for such a ridiculously low amount... none of the local residents were notified of these sales and thus I feel it is not legal and fair to do this low cost development in our area.
My life long savings is invested in my house and property, with this development you want to destroy my investment. I pay my taxes but it seems if that is the only thing you are interested in.
I am totally against this development but more so the process that was followed with not public involvement!
Value of properties already build will be affected.
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We as the residents of King George Park (Western Cape) stand together against the recent sale of ERF 21028 / 21029 at a value of R1 for the purposes of low income development.
- We object to the lack of public participation in this matter and inadequate legal notice given (as this was not published in the George Herald).
- We believe the development will infringe on the Green belt & have an impact on the Bush Buck & other animals that inhabit this area.
- We question the motives of the selling of prime land at an amount of R1.
- We are concerned about the devaluation of adjacent land to new development. This would also influence current municipality rates as this is based on land value.
- We are concerned about increased congestion / traffic that would be created into/out the suburb as currently there is only 2 access road, both already congested during peak times.
- We question the urban spatial implications - as KGP is already a small suburb with limited living / communal area's. We ask for evidence of studies done by the municipality.
- We ask for justification from the George municipality, as to the loss of revenue in the form of rates - where a higher levy could be gained from prime property sales.
As rate payers & home owners of King George Park we take this matter most seriously & request that the above concerns be addressed as a matter of urgency.
Updates
December 6, 2017
The George Municipality is still hiding behind total silence while they try to push this corrupt R1 land deal through the back door. I have spent the last few days hammering their offices for the impact studies they refuse to show us. They think if they ignore us long enough we will just go away but they are dead wrong.
34 Comments
This is insane. There is plenty of property in/around George for such a development. This will affect traffic/property values and increase the existing crime. Why was this not advertised sufficiently and made known to all KGP residents in a suitable manner.
If the sale was advertised via correct channels I have no problem. However is seems this was not the case. Traffic in this area is already a problem and I to am concerned about the impact on the beautiful green belt. We have buck, porcupines, have even seen an otter during winter months. Bird live is adundant. I think a project of this size and impact needs to be addressed through the correct channels - above board
This is not acceptable and has not been discussed with the residents of KGP. It reeks of corruption and political opportunism.
It is absolutely ridiculous to sell such a piece of prime land for R1. Seems there was ulterior motives and should be cancelled
I feel it is not correct and market related to sell these properties for such a ridiculously low amount... none of the local residents were notified of these sales and thus I feel it is not legal and fair to do this low cost development in our area.
My life long savings is invested in my house and property, with this development you want to destroy my investment. I pay my taxes but it seems if that is the only thing you are interested in.
I am totally against this development but more so the process that was followed with not public involvement!
Value of properties already build will be affected.
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This is insane. There is plenty of property in/around George for such a development. This will affect traffic/property values and increase the existing crime. Why was this not advertised sufficiently and made known to all KGP residents in a suitable manner.