Swakop pushes for major housing, infrastructure expansion
The Municipality of Swakopmund is advancing a series of housing, land servicing and infrastructure projects aimed at accommodating the town’s rapid growth, while creating new investment opportunities and addressing housing needs in informal settlements.
CHAMWE KAIRA The Municipality of Swakopmund is advancing a series of housing, land servicing and infrastructure projects aimed at accommodating the town’s rapid growth, while creating new investment opportunities and addressing housing needs in informal settlements. Swakopmund Municipality chief executive officer Alfeus Benjamin outlined progress on the town’s long-term development agenda under the 20-Year Structure Plan (2020-2040), which was approved by the National Planning Board (NPB) and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) in October 2022. Portions of land were identified in October 2024.
The parcels, ranging between 20 and 40 hectares, have been earmarked for low-income, middle-income and high-income residential developments, as well as business and industrial activities. The proposal has been submitted to the NPB and MURD, with approval expected in 2026. Swakopmund is also progressing plans for the development of Hage Geingob Square, a commercial township approved by council in 2019.