Diepsloot Profile Diepsloot is located on the northern edge of the metropolitan council area, some 30 km from the Central Business District and 20 km north of Sandton. It is in close proximity to the Fourways Regional Node and Midrand Corridor, and covers approximately 5.18km² (See FIG 1). Diepsloot consists of Diepsloot consisting of the Diepsloot West and Tanganani townships and is ‘proper’, with Diepsloot South and Diepsloot East. Diepsloot itself is a constrained area the area is – bordered by the N14 highway to the north-east, Diepsloot Nature Reserve hampers expansion to the west, while existing high income development limits opportunities to the south. There is approximately 161 325 people / 43 601 households in 2012 representing 24.1% of the – regional population. Predominant African Black population (99.7%), Slightly higher presence of males (54.5%) and large mature adult population segment, supported by a moderate segment of young and upcoming adults (26 to 64 years of age 55.9%) . Education levels reflect a moderately educated – population 17.6% has Grade 12 and 7.6% some form of higher education. – FIG. 1 DIEPSLOOT LOCATION Diepsloot Development Strategy The Diepsloot development strategy aims to secure the development of the area in line with the vision by 2020. It comprises a series of sectoral interventions including improved infrastructure, increased – provision of housing and shelter, provision of a strong social facilities network, support for economic development, and development of good quality open spaces- supported by cross-cutting programmes and interventions. These include a strong institutional framework to guide and direct development. Figure 2 below indicates he current and proposed nodes for the area. FIG. 2 EXISTING AND PROPOSED NODES IN DIEPSLOOT AND SURROUNDS Potential Sites for Housing A number of sites have been identified for housing as indicated in the FIG. 3 below FIG. 3 POTENTIAL SITES FOR HOUSING Movement and Access
Diepsloot Profile Diepsloot is located on the northern edge of the metropolitan council area, some 30 km from the Central Business District and 20 km north of Sandton. It is in close proximity to the Fourways Regional Node and Midrand Corridor, and covers approximately 5.18km² (See FIG 1). Diepsloot consists of Diepsloot ‘proper’, consisting of the Diepsloot West and Tanganani townships and is with Diepsloot South and Diepsloot East. Diepsloot itself is a constrained area – the area is bordered by the N14 highway to the north-east, Diepsloot Nature Reserve hampers expansion to the west, while existing high income development limits opportunities to the south. There is approximately 161 325 people / 43 601 households in 2012 – representing 24.1% of the regional population. Predominant African Black population (99.7%), Slightly higher presence of males (54.5%) and large mature adult population segment, supported by a moderate segment of young and upcoming adults (26 to 64 years of age – 55.9%) . Education levels reflect a moderately educated population – 17.6% has Grade 12 and 7.6% some form of higher education. FIG. 1 DIEPSLOOT LOCATION Diepsloot Development Strategy The Diepsloot development strategy aims to secure the development of the area in line with the vision by 2020. It comprises a series of sectoral interventions – including improved infrastructure, increased provision of housing and shelter, provision of a strong social facilities network, support for economic development, and development of good quality open spaces- supported by cross-cutting programmes and interventions. These include a strong institutional framework to guide and direct development. Figure 2 below indicates he current and proposed nodes for the area. FIG. 2 EXISTING AND PROPOSED NODES IN DIEPSLOOT AND SURROUNDS Potential Sites for Housing A number of sites have been identified for housing as indicated in the FIG. 3 below FIG. 3 POTENTIAL SITES FOR HOUSING Movement and Access
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