Proposed Mount Ruth Mixed Use Development, Mdantsane, East London

The proposed Mount Ruth Mixed Use Development project is an initiative being undertaken by Avuniko Developers with the support of the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC). The proposed site is located on Remainder of Farm 616 and Erf 427 in Ward 17 of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, approximately 2km north of the Mdantsane Central Business District, East London, Eastern Cape.


Terreco Environmental cc has been appointed by the ECDC to undertake the legally required application process for Environmental Authorisation (EA). This application will be made to the Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) (Amathole Region).


The Proposal
The site is located on a vacant, undeveloped parcel of land which is approximately 30m north of the Mount Ruth Station. The proposed mixed use development will comprise of: medical centre, recreation & cultural heritage area, shopping centre, office park, sectional title housing, social housing and public open space. The general location of the Mount Ruth Mixed Use Development is situated at 30°57'45.87"S; 28°33'30.96"E and the area is illustrated on Figure 1.
The following infrastructure is proposed:
− Buildings and houses.
− Internal sewerage and water reticulation.
− Stormwater reticulation.
− Internal roads.