Speculative mega-projects: impacts of proposed port expansions in Durban
SOURCE: HSRC Review
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2016
TITLE AUTHOR(S): A.Mpungose
KEYWORDS: DURBAN, HARBOUR TRANSFORMATION
Web link: http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/review/hsrc-review-oct-to-dec-2016/speculative-mega-projects
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 9506
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/10434
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/10434
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2016
TITLE AUTHOR(S): A.Mpungose
KEYWORDS: DURBAN, HARBOUR TRANSFORMATION
Web link: http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/review/hsrc-review-oct-to-dec-2016/speculative-mega-projects
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 9506
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/10434
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/10434
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Abstract
The age of mega-projects is upon us, with the proposed expansion of the Durban harbour just one example. Aubrey Mpungose reviews the literature on similar projects and warns that the port project might result in permanent and irreversible negative social, economic and environmental consequences for the community of South Durban. Cities around the world are increasingly undertaking large urban development projects (mega-projects) as a way to market and brand their cities as investment, tourism, production and consumption spaces. We are confronted on all sides with large-scale projects such as highways, railways, dams, airports, shopping malls, waterfront projects and sports stadia. This is true also of South Africa with our 2010 FIFA World Cup stadia building frenzy, Gautrain, and the proposed Airtropolis in King Shaka and OR Tambo international airports. This study focuses on some key findings derived from a literature review of global experiences of mega-projects, particularly as they may provide valuable lessons for the rollout of the port expansion project in the eThekwini Municipality.-
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