The first 75 houses – forming part of the initial phase of 568 units, valued at over R94.5 million and included in the broader Ocean View 1 500 Housing Project – are scheduled for completion and handover to beneficiaries by the end of July 2025.
This milestone is a significant step towards restoring dignity and enhancing the quality of life for residents who have long awaited proper housing.
Kouga Executive Mayor, Hattingh Bornman, hailed the project as a beacon of progress for the community. “We are very excited to finally see these houses take shape. For many of our residents, this is the first time they will know the dignity of having a place to call their own,” he said.
The housing development includes 24 duplex units – a first for Kouga Local Municipality – as well as 36 semi-detached homes, several of which are designed to be paraplegic-friendly, and 16 homes specially built for disabled residents.
The project also boasts completed internal services, including water, sewer, roads, and electricity infrastructure, at a cost of nearly R50 million.
“This project is a vital part of our broader commitment to housing delivery and sustainable human settlements,” said Bornman.
“We are building communities, not just houses. It’s about integration, accessibility, and giving people real opportunities to thrive.”
Construction on an additional 300 housing units is expected to commence in the 2027/2028 financial year, as part of the continued roll-out of the 1,500-unit development.
