Development and Investment PROSPECTUS
#InvestDrakenstein
A City Geared for
Growth Located one hour’s drive from Cape Town in the investment, development, and business expansion. With a municipality that guarantees first-rate infrastructure and services , a stable investment environment , and ease of doing business , it is no wonder that development has been booming across the area. Drakenstein is definitely on the move. Western Cape province of South Africa, Drakenstein is perfectly situated for Home to the historic towns of Paarl and Wellington, Drakenstein’s strategic and close proximity to Cape Town, and the N1 and N7 key transport routes allows for convenient access for business . With a ready labour pool and leading sectors — such as wholesale and retail trade; manufacturing; and financial, insurance, real estate, and business services — Drakenstein maintains a strong regional presence as the economic hub of the Cape Winelands region. Here you will also find the classic charm of age-old wine farms , some of South Africa’s top performing schools , prestigious lifestyle estates , designer golf courses , and the stretch of land where Nelson Mandela took his first steps of freedom after being incarcerated for 27 years. In Drakenstein, you can enjoy the best of both worlds : a vibrant business environment and stylish, relaxed country living, which afford our residents the ideal work and quality of life balance.
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Visit Drakenstein
Why Invest in Drakenstein?
A well-governed, stable city
Drakenstein Municipality has
an entrenched culture of good governance, sound financial management and accountability , and political stability. Since 2011, the Municipality has achieved 15 consecutive unqualified audit opinions from the Auditor-General of South Africa, of which eight were clean audits.
A city focused on excellent service delivery
Constantly improving the bulk services we deliver to our business and industrial
sectors, Drakenstein Municipality recently invested R1.55 billion in constructing and upgrading infrastructure such as roads, electricity, water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure. We are set to attract further investment and development to Drakenstein and stimulate economic growth and job creation.
Home to a population of 305 281 and over 74 000 households, Drakenstein has room to grow. It boasts the largest economy in the Cape Winelands , and a good measure of business confidence, while our mix of contemporary urban and attractive rural spaces offers premium residential and business development opportunities for the astute investor.
A growing city
A city with easy access
Drakenstein is situated 60km from Cape Town ,
the Cape Town International Airport and the Port of Cape Town, which is the nearest bulk export gateway. Our businesses benefit from a well-developed, sophisticated roads network and from Drakenstein’s close proximity to the N1 and N7 , key transport routes to major markets such as Gauteng and Namibia. The rail link runs north-south through the length of our municipal area, ensuring ease of access to rail transport for incoming and outgoing goods.
A city with dependable electricity
Featuring a well-maintained, stable electricity network , Drakenstein Municipality prides itself on guaranteeing
A city with clean water Drakenstein Municipality has a proud track record of consistently delivering clean potable water , adhering to the South African National Standard (SANS) 24. The Municipality recently became one of only 22 wastewater systems out of 850 in South Africa to be awarded Green Drop status . The Green Drop certification is an incentive-based regulation programme of the national Department of Water and Sanitation. Municipalities receive Green Drop status when they achieve scores of 90% or higher, against stringent assessment requirements. Our Hermon Wastewater Treatment System scored an impressive 93%. reliable bulk electricity services to our business and industrial sectors. To alleviate the sting of Eskom loadshedding and supplement Eskom’s power in a sustainable and affordable way, the Municipality is investigating ways of generating or purchasing alternative energy . In the meanwhile, we roll out programmes such as installing Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) equipment at our traffic signal installations.
Drakenstein is a thriving manufacturing hub , with sector representation in engineering, packaging, paper, plastics, moulding, piping, polyurethane products, and industrial equipment,
A skilled city
Home to the Paarl and
attracted by the range of state-of-the-art bulk services and business services on offer.
Wellington campuses of higher education institutions such as the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Boland College, and Boston City, Drakenstein offers a solid base of skilled (25%), semi-skilled (37%) and lower-skilled (38%) workers.
A thriving manufacturing hub
In Drakenstein, the magnificent countryside, acclaimed wines and inspired farm-to-table cuisine , and friendly people welcome you to an area where a feeling of tranquility still transcends modern-day living. Its natural splendour, rich cultural and architectural heritage , top achiever schools, esteemed lifestyle estates, pristine golf courses, and assortment of cycling, running and hiking trails , all make Drakenstein one of the most sought-after places to stay.
A beautiful city and quality lifestyle
Which are Drakenstein’s Catalytic Zones?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Drakenstein has five catalytic zones, dividing the area into investment nodes to facilitate a focused approach to development proposals which, over the next decade, will significantly alter and improve the space, economy and sustainability
North City Corridor
Paarl East - West Corridor
N1 Corridor
South City Corridor
of Drakenstein. The catalytic zones are:
Hinterland (Saron, Hermon, Gouda, Windmeul, and rural areas)
Which are Drakenstein’s Priority Investment Areas? N1 Corridor
Dal Josaphat Industrial Area, Paarl East
Simondium
Jan van Riebeeck Drive, Paarl
Klein Drakenstein Road, Paarl East
Simonsvlei
Paarl East
Mbekweni
Paarl Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District
Main Road, Paarl
Wellington Industrial Area
De Poort, Paarl
Smart educational hub
Paarl Riverfront
Sports tourism hub
Which are Drakenstein’s Targeted Sectors?
Entertainment and Media
Renewable Energy
Agri-business
Technology
Advanced Manufacturing
Transport and Logistics
Education
Tourism
How To Do Business in Drakenstein?
Our investors can be assured of our ongoing commitment to cut red tape and improve the ease of doing business in Drakenstein. The Municipality’s already impressive bouquet of automated services now include the electronic stamping of approved building plans; electronic invoicing of various income streams within our Building Control section; and the automation of requests for, and issuing of, copies of building plans. We have established a dedicated, first-stop-shop Development and Investment Desk to assist potential investors and developers in navigating the municipal processes. The Desk screens development applications and then coordinates the functions of the relevant municipal departments to fast-track the investment journey.
If you are interested in investing or expanding your business in Drakenstein, don’t hesitate.
Please contact our Development and Investment Desk at: invest@drakenstein.gov.za
invest@drakenstein.gov.za
D r a k eDnrsratkeei n sMtteuini i cMi puanl iitcyiip a lliitty Drakenstein Municipality
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