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A meeting was held with big businesses in the Swartland on 19 October 2022. The following inputs were received at the meeting:
We need to have discussions with Universities about a campus in the Swartland.
Risks in our region that affect the Municipality: Electricity, water (storage and reuse) and security (national and rural).
Work on a solution for electricity (sustainable/ renewable energy).
Water is a potential problem (drought).
Lack of safety has a big impact (policing and rural safety).
Coordination of CCTV system on farms is needed.
Grow the formal economic sector.
Road passing Fair Cape is a safety risk.
Market the Swartland effectively.
Do not change the character of our rural towns when developing.
Businesses need to buy into each other’s plans.
Business engagements need to be done on a continuous basis.
Cleaning project for the Diep River .
Businesses should have mentorships and internships.
Continue building on the partnerships with the Municipality.
Communication between Municipality and businesses.
Assist with water availability and electricity.
Municipality should not just build houses but also develop communities.
Cater for a balanced supply of housing to ensure a stainable income.
Availability of hospitals and schools has a positive impact on businesses.
Big businesses cannot exist without water availability. Municipality must take water intensive (milk) businesses into consideration when applying higher water tariffs during water restriction.
Speeding of vehicles on the road passing Fair Cape is a safety risk for businesses.
Skills development is important.
Taxes on businesses must not deter a competitive environment for businesses to want to invest in the Swartland (enabling environment).
Businesses must grow with their environment.
Employment is necessary for a better health.
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