The Overstrand has many bragging rights and in a recent article it was also highlighted that Hermanus had become the new South African Zoom town.
Its accessibility to Cape Town and the Cape Town International Airport a mere one hour away, has laid the foundation for the future vision and growth of a region well known for its tourism and hospitality trade.
Councillor Clinton Lerm, Mayoral Committee Member of Investment and Infrastructure, said: “The Marine Big Five economy has supported tourism for a long time and now it is time for further developments.
“One would be mistaken if you only thought of the Overstrand as a tourism destination, as in the past few years the landscape has changed with several new developments, one being a large industrial park for small industry.
“The Overstrand Municipality has now identified the need to ensure a more diverse economy and has embarked on an investment drive for industries and developers wanting to establish themselves within our pristine environment.
“The New Fast Track Overstrand Initiative will effectively assist larger developments with appropriate attention to ensure that the investment creates jobs. For stability and the future growth, the region needs to create more sustainable jobs.”
Part of the investment drive will be a two-day investment conference to be held on 23 and 24 June where several projects will be showcased and discussed. Some of the earmarked projects are a mixture of industries ranging from potential abalone farms, a desalination plant, retirement village, university, restaurants, camp sites, small scale industrial erven, medical facility and more.
For a detailed list of projects, go to the municipal website, www.overstrand.gov.za click on Latest news and Investment Opportunities.
The online registration for the Investment Conference that will take place from 23 and 24 June is now open.
To book your place, visit www.overstrand.gov.za and click on Investment Conference tab. Registration will close on 17 June.
The registration fee is R250 per person and includes dinner. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contact Councillor Clinton Lerm, Mayoral Committee Member of Investment and Infrastructure, on 028 313 8000/8002 or email clerm@overstrand.gov.za for more information.