Henties Bay beckons development

Otis Finck Henties Bay is among a selected few coastal towns with great potential and exceptional growth, and can serve as a catalyst to unlock hidden potential en route to the north and along the coast, says mayor Herman /Honeb. “The rapid influx of people and a marked increase in interest by potential investors actually caught the town off guard. We are, however, managing to offer the best, build capacity and overcome some challenges with the limited resources at our disposal.” According to the mayor, the town and its approximately 12 000 inhabitants are striving to be economically sustainable, and not just dependent on people going on holiday or coming to angle here. The 2017 Henties Festival organised by the Henties Tourism Association from 25 August to 26 August will provide a perfect opportunity for visitors to experience the town's uniqueness.A number of musicians have been lined up for live performances during the festival which will accommodate an expo, food, art and craft stalls, a beer tent and ample entertainment for children. A cycle competition, marathon, soccer tournament and an event for 4x4 drivers will add to the excitement and the action. /Honeb labels Henties Bay as “the coastal gateway” which connects the coast and surrounding towns to the well-populated northern regions, especially with the current upgrading of the Henties Bay road. “We are located a stone's throw from the port of Walvis Bay, which makes the town ideal for light industries that focus on export and import. We cannot solely rely on fishing and tourism, and are exploring other areas to ensure the continuous development of Henties Bay. Council is therefore at the forefront to encourage and facilitate much needed development.” The municipality is working very hard to provide a conducive environment for investors in a variety of avenues, ranging from residential development, agriculture and aquaculture production, to education facilities and industrial services. “We are blessed with large, good, hard, flat land for construction purposes and are ready to make it available to serious investors. The servicing and provision of affordable land for residential and investment purposes and the extension of the town boundaries are therefore enjoying high priority. Council is also considering a number of developments to enhance the appeal of the town for potential investors. These include the development of a unique waterfront, the establishment of a truck port, a hospital as well as a high school with a hostel in order to separate junior and senior learners.” According to /Honeb the construction of a slipway will kick-start the development of the waterfront which will consist of many components and include beach resorts, a food court and event centre, a health club and sports academy, an 18 hole golf course, a beach side food plaza, luxury villas and apartments, a fishing club and play area for children as well as a water terminal. Land has also been allocated to developers for the construction of hotels to expand facilities for guests. “The necessary studies have been completed and the process will commence soon. The high school we want to construct will be managed to a similar level of a private school to ensure efficiency and quality education for learners,” said /Honeb who encouraged potential investors to come on board and help develop the town. Council is also investigating the possibility of constructing a desalination plant which could be linked to various desert agricultural projects and embarked on a number of projects to improve existing infrastructure for the provision of water, roads and electricity. The relocation of the current waste dumping site, improvement of waste management as well as the overhaul of the entire sewage system and the relocation of the water reservoir coupled with the provision of housing, is also enjoying attention. There are plans to cover some roads with interlocked paving and to revamp road and street signs. /Honeb challenged entrepreneurs to tap into feasible projects such as seawater tilapia development and encouraged the business sector to make use of enhanced aspects brought about as a result of Unam researchers.

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