Region
Jozini Municipality
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
Umkhanyakude District Municipality

Sector
Infrastructure

Summary:

The airport, to be upgraded from an aerodrome at a cost of R70-million, is required to service St Lucia wetlands, nearby game parks and coastal areas.

Contact
Mbulelo Clive Khoza, Project Manager, TIKZN

Email
clive@tikzn.co.za

Tel
+27 84 503 7799

Project description: Construct a regional airport by upgrading existing municipal aerodrome.  The airport is required to service St Lucia wetlands, nearby game parks and coastal areas. The airport will be operated by the Airports Company of South Africa.

Location: Mkuze, 250km northeast of Durban KwaZulu-Natal

Feasibility study status: Still to be completed

Budget: R70-million  

Employment opportunities: 30 opportunities should be created by implementing this project.

Investor role: The project requires investors to partner with the municipality for its construction as well as management.