Operation Phakisa: Unlocking the Economic Potential of South Africa s Oceans AQUACULTURE. Invest in South Africa: The Oceans Economy Seminar, London

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1 Operation Phakisa: Unlocking the Economic Potential of South Africa s Oceans AQUACULTURE Invest in South Africa: The Oceans Economy Seminar, London 7 July 2015

2 Investment Opportunities: Aquaculture Development Zones What is An Aquaculture Development Zone? An area or site either on land or sea set aside exclusively for aquaculture use or development Aquaculture Development Zone may have bulk infrastructure(reservoir, water pump) to attract investors Aquaculture Development Zone are supported by key government policies such as Industrial Policy Action Plan, draft Agricultural Policy Action Plan, National Aquaculture Policy Framework, etc. Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries identified suitable Aquaculture Development Zone based on: - Locational advantages of the site - Availability of quality water (freshwater or seawater) - Carrying capacity of the ecosystem - Accessibility to markets (Infrastructure and logistical) - Potential socio-economic impacts (job creation, rural development, etc.) 1

3 Investment Opportunities: Aquaculture Development Zones Benefits of Aquaculture Development Zone Minimising the cost of obtaining Environmental Impact Assessments Authorisation due to the economies of scale Minimising the costs of infrastructure development (e.g. Access roads, electricity, water intake and discharge) Easily coordinated support systems such as Extension Services, Veterinary Services, Hatcheries, etc. Coordinated marketing Associated benefits of agricultural zoned of the sites Investment attraction Job creation 2

4 Investment Opportunities: KwaZulu-Natal Province: Amatikulu Aquaculture Development Zone Location & Size Situated approximately 130km from Durban and 7km from Amatikulu River. Targeted area is 110 hectares. Land Based Zone Targeted Species Ornamentals, Finfish & Seaweed. Current Status Currently only 2 hectares are utilised for Ornamental fish farming. Potential Production and Job Creation Production of tons per annum Direct Job Creation: jobs Indirect Job Creation: jobs Progress Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries are in negotiation with the Ingonyama Trust Board to obtain a letter of consent to utilise the identified site. Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries initiated the process of obtaining Environmental Impact Assessment. Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries, KwaZulu- Natal Wildlife & Trade Investment KwaZulu- Natal started engaging potential investors Challenges Access to funding to develop infrastructure. 3

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7 Investment Opportunities: Eastern Cape Province: Coega Industrial Aquaculture Development Zone Location & Size Situated approximately 20km east of Port Elizabeth Targeted area is 300 hectares. Land Based Zone Targeted Species Finfish, Abalone & Seaweed. Current Status No fish farming is taking place at the moment. Project driven by the Coega Industrial Development Zone Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries provides technical support Progress Feasibility study conducted. Process of an Environmental Impact Assessment is initiated. Challenges Possible opposition to the Environmental Impact Assessment Potential Production and Job Creation Production of tons per annum Direct Jobs & Indirect Jobs

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10 Investment Opportunities: Eastern Cape Province: East London Industrial Development Zone Location & Size Situated in the west bank of East London adjacent to the East London Airport. Area is 30.3 hectares Land based Zone Targeted Species Finfish, Abalone and Seaweed Current Status Currently two farms in the zone Current production of 200 tonnes Progress Continuous marketing of the zone and identification of potential investors Challenges An agricultural activity in the Industrial Development Zone results in high levies for the farmers. Access to support services Potential Production and Job Creation Production of tons per annum Direct Job Creation: jobs Indirect Job Creation: jobs 9

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13 Investment Opportunities: Eastern Cape Province: Qolora Aquaculture Development Zone Location & Size Situated 60km northeast of East London. Area is 26.4 hectares. Land based Zone. Targeted Species Finfish, Abalone, Mussels & Seaweed. Current Status Service provider appointed to implement the conditions of the Environmental Authorization. Potential Production and Job Creation Production of 6000 tons per annum Direct Jobs (1000); Indirect Jobs (2000) Progress Environmental Impact Assessment approved. Waste Management permit issued. Community resolution issued. Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries initiated process of identifying potential investors. Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries is developing zone designs, architectural and management plans. Challenges Access to funding for infrastructure development. Lease agreement from the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. 12

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16 Investment Opportunities: Eastern Cape Province: Algoa Bay Aquaculture Development Zone Location & Size Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth Area is 285 hectares and sea based zone Targeted Species Finfish (yellowtail) Current Status No farming activities are taking place currently. Potential Production and Job Creation Production of tons per annum Direct Jobs 220 Indirect Jobs 780 Progress Environmental Authorisation granted Environmental Authorisation has been advertised in the local newspapers as per requirements Appeals have been submitted to Department of Environmental Affairs Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries to respond to appeals to enable Environment Affairs Minister to make a decision in light of the submitted Challenges Objections raised by lobby groups may delay the finalization of the authorization. 15

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19 Investment Opportunities: Northern Cape Province: Vanderkloof Trout Aquaculture Development Zone Location & Size Vanderkloof. Targeted Species Finfish (Trout). Progress Feasibility study complete Environmental Authorisation to be obtained Zone area as Aquaculture Development Zone Current Status No farming activities are taking place currently. Potential Production and Job Creation Production of tons per annum Direct Jobs 1000 Indirect Jobs

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22 FACT SHEET: HAMBURG OYSTER & KOB VISION TARGETED SPECIES Revitalisation of the oyster farm and expansion of a kob pilot project in Hamburg to 1000 ton commercial farm, Eastern Cape. This will increase oyster production and improve the socio-economic status of the Hamburg community LOCATION Situated in the Hamburg, Eastern Cape Province Sea Based and Land Based site Pacific Oyster Dusky Kob CURRENT STATUS Current production = 16 tons oysters, Expansion = 54 tons oysters, Farm gate price Kob = R50/kg Farm gate price oysters R50/kg Oyster rafts continuously maintained. R has been acquired from ECDC for the ongoing maintenance of the oyster rafts. Recruited 21 staff members employed on oyster farm and kob pilot farm. The Hamburg Kob pilot project is complete and fully operational. 3 batches of fish have been supplied to the farm. Received Environmental Authorization for 1000 ton expansion site from Eastern Cape Provincial Government 21 21

23 FACT SHEET: HAMBURG OYSTER & KOB REQUIRED RESOURCES R350 mn investment required for kob and R14 mn required for Oysters GROWTH STRATEGY AND PROSPECTS The oyster farm will have the capacity to produce over 70 tons of oysters per annum. The holding facility will hold oysters collected from the oyster racks and from oysters collected from the wild by subsistence oyster fishers. A dusky kob pilot project has been established on the 2 hectare site and will have the capacity to produce 10 tons of kob per annum. An Environmental Impact Assessment has been conducted on the site to determine the suitability of the site for the implementation of a 1000 tons dusky kob farm BUSINESS OVERVIEW The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Branch Fisheries has identified a number of aquaculture projects that aim to empower coastal communities through transfer of technology, skills development and job creation. The projects are expected to contribute to the development of economy activities within inland and coastal communities, particularly those that that has been affected by the decline in the capture fisheries. Hamburg (Eastern Cape) has been identified as specific locations where intervention is required due to loss of jobs from closure of the oyster farm and the potential of the area for aquaculture. Ease of implementation: Impact: 22 22

24 FACT SHEET: OCEANWISE KOB EAST LONDON INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE (ELIDZ) VISION TARGETED SPECIES Aim to expand the current 500 tons/year of dusky kob Dusky Kob to 3500 tons/year of kob, and new finfish species, by Finfish, Abalone and Seaweed December 2019, in order to increase employment from 100 to 600 jobs and increase contribution to the GDP. LOCATION Situated in East London, Eastern Cape Province Land Based site CURRENT STATUS Environmental Authorisation already exists with ELIDZ for the expansion of the farm The business plan has been completed The Marketing Plan has been completed 1st phase of Oceanwise BEE transformation to 26% has been formalised and completed. Feasibility study for centre of excellence underway

25 FACT SHEET: OCEANWISE KOB EAST LONDON INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE (ELIDZ) REQUIRED RESOURCES BUSINESS OVERVIEW Investment R 139 mn GROWTH STRATEGY AND PROSPECTS Create sustainable jobs and increase contribution to the GDP from R32 mn to R228 mn Create a technical support platform for other marine finfish and kob farms 2015: Transformation 51% BBBEE 2016: Expand production: ton Oceanwise has pioneered the farming of dusky kob in South Africa and is well positioned to expand production. Oceanwise has invested extensively in the creation of a world class aquaculture facility where Dusky Kob (Kabeljou) is successfully farmed and marketed and a number of other species are being developed also as sustainable sources. Through utilisation of specialised aquaculture technology the company will continuously improve on its farming procedures so that only top quality products are supplied to local and international markets. 2017: Expand production: ton 2019: Expand production: ton Employment Equity Scheme, resulting in 51% BBBEE ownership in the company Ease of implementation: Impact: 24 24

26 FACT SHEET: EXPANSION HIK ABALONE -BUFFELJAGS VISION TARGETED SPECIES HIK Abalone Farm (Pty) Ltd is an established abalone Abalone farm with a production of 165 ton in Planned shore based farm expansion will grow production to ton in LOCATION AND SIZE Situated in Hermanus, Western Cape Province Land Based site CURRENT STATUS ADEP funding sourced from DAFF/Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for expansion of farm. The Environmental Impact Assessment underway for the expansion of the Buffeljags abalone farm. Increased hatchery staff capacity and 1 farm manager. Current production = 165 ton; Expansion of production = additional ton; FOB price = R

27 FACT SHEET: EXPANSION HIK ABALONE-BUFFELJAGS REQUIRED RESOURCES Capital Investment (R56.15 mn) Opex investment ( mn) GROWTH STRATEGY AND PROSPECTS Increase farm production from shore based units Construct and operate own processing and packing facility, thereby ensuring self-reliance and saving on processing costs BUSINESS OVERVIEW HIK Abalone Farm started in 1997, with the construction of the first grow-out platform. A hatchery soon followed in 2002 to the ensure the self-sufficiency of the company. HIK has gone from strength to strength in the last decade, with current annual abalone exports of over 150 tons. HIK currently employs 110 people, 30 of whom are occupied in highly specialised mid- to senior-management positions. Increase hatchery output and selection, thereby improving on-farm growth rates 2014: Expansion of hatchery & construction of processing facility 2015: First production tanks on expansion site 2019: Full production from expansion site Ease of implementation: Impact: 26 26

28 FACT SHEET: DOORINGBAAI ABALONE (PTY) LTD VISION Doringbaai Abalone is a abalone grow out facility and hatchery in Doringbaai on the West Coast of South Africa. The community own a 35% share in the company to secure sustainability and upliftment. With this initiative we aim to secure job creation and a positive transformation of current conditions in the community. LOCATION AND SIZE Situated in Dooringbaai, Western Cape Province Land Based site TARGETED SPECIES Abalone CURRENT STATUS Has a conditional lease agreement in place from Dept. Public Works Underway with environmental impact assessment. ADEP funding sourced from DAFF/Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for expansion of farm

29 FACT SHEET: DOORINGBAAI ABALONE (PTY) LTD REQUIRED RESOURCES Investment R mn GROWTH STRATEGY AND PROSPECTS To increase the target production of 30 Tons/annum to a total production of 100 tons/annum. Sustainable job creation with the effect of less poverty. Initiate future development of schools. Ease of implementation: Impact: BUSINESS OVERVIEW Dooringbaai Abalone (Pty) Ltd has been operating as a growout facility and have recently finalized the building of their abalone hatchery. The farm buys in abalone spat from a developed abalone farm (Abagold (Pty) Ltd) and grows the animals out to a size of g, which are then sent to Abagold (Pty) Ltd for processing and marketing of the product. In 2014 the farm harvested approximately kg, however the farm has the capacity to produce 30 tons of abalone. In 2015, a decision was taken to expand the farm due to the high demand of abalone in the market. The objective of the expansion is to increase the carrying capacity of the farm from 30 tons to 100 tons of abalone over the next two years

30 FACT SHEET: OVERBERG ABAGOLD- ABALONE VISION LOCATION AND SIZE Abagold is an established abalone farm with a Situated in Hermanus, Western Cape Province production of 328 tons in Planned shore based Land Based Zone farm expansion will grow production to 499 tons in 2017 TARGETED SPECIES Abalone CURRENT STATUS Current production = 328 tons Expansion of production = 499 tons FOB price = R Contractors have been appointed for the expansion of Abagold abalone farm. Approved ADEP from DAFF/DTI funding. Reapplied for ADEP DAFF/DTI Funding for further farm expansion. 2929

31 FACT SHEET: OVERBERG ABAGOLD- ABALONE REQUIRED RESOURCES Investment R53 mn GROWTH STRATEGY AND PROSPECTS Increase farm production from shore based units and ranching. BUSINESS OVERVIEW Abagold produces abalone, the world's most desirable seafood, in close harmony with nature at the most southern tip of Africa. The pristine cool water of the Atlantic Ocean provides all the necessary nutrients for the cultivation of the highest quality abalone. We export our canned and dried abalone all over the world and build lasting relationships with our loyal clients. 2015: Complete expansion 2017: Harvest to full capacity Ease of implementation: Impact: 30 30

32 FACT SHEET: BLUE OCEAN MUSSELS (PTY) LTD VISION LOCATION AND SIZE Blue Ocean Mussels will ultimately assist with growing the market of South African produced mussels by 600 tons. Situated in Saldanah Bay, Western Cape Province Land Based site TARGETED SPECIES Mussels CURRENT STATUS Municipality has approved building plans and the plan for the factory expansion has been developed. ADEP application has been submitted to DAFF/DTI. 60% of funding has been secured from ABSA and 40% will come from Blue Ocean Mussels (BOM) funding which is already available. The market plan has been developed and presented to board members 31 31

33 FACT SHEET: BLUE OCEAN MUSSELS (PTY) LTD REQUIRED RESOURCES Investment R7mn GROWTH STRATEGY AND PROSPECTS Facilitate the expansion of the projects to expedite production, enabling growth of overall cluster Acquire fifteen new rafts Development of factory infrastructure (approximately R7m needed) Factory fully operational 2017 BUSINESS OVERVIEW Blue Ocean Mussels (Pty) Ltd, South Africa s premium mussel farming operation. The location is paramount to the product s excellence. The unpolluted and pristine seawater is perfect for mussel farming because the windy West Coast conditions create up welling currents which support the fresh, clean, cold and nutrient rich water which is perfect for growing good quality mussels. Saldanha Bay is the only location in Southern Africa where one will find mussel farms. Ease of implementation: Impact: 32 32

34 FACT SHEET: SALDANHA BAY OYSTER COMPANY - OYSTER VISION LOCATION AND SIZE To increase annual production to 10 mn Oysters per year A world leader in the South African oyster market, Saldanha Bay oysters have a delicately sweet flavour which makes them one of the top choices for the South African and International palates. As early as 1984, Saldanha Bay was recognized as a prime location for oyster growing. It s unpolluted tides, cold Benguela current and high plankton content make it an amazing growing ground for the renowned Pacific oyster seeds which we nurture here with love and pride. Our oysters easily reach weights of between 65g and 120g. GROWTH STRATEGY AND PROSPECTS Acquisition of additional Oyster Farming boats Situated in Saldanah Bay, Western Cape Province Land based site REQUIRED RESOURCES Investment: R11mn TARGETED SPECIES Oysters CURRENT STATUS 2014: New boat + holding tanks 2015: Additional Long lines Ease of implementation: Impact: Increasing holding tank capacity Increasing long line farming capacity 33 33

35 FACT SHEET: EXPANSION VENTERSDORP CATFISH VISION To revitalize the existing 200t/a production system, separate the hatcheries into bio-secure units, establish a second production system, a feed factory and a processing facility GROWTH STRATEGY AND PROSPECTS R 15mn/a value 23 new jobs by 31/12/ tons/annum productionsecure supply of affordable quality feed Expand markets Revitalize existing system and expand production to 500 tons /annum Establish 1000 tons/annum processing facility REQUIRED RESOURCES BUSINESS OVERVIEW The Clarias group operates in three divisions: Catfish Supreme (CS) Tamarron Trading (TT) Clarias Aquaculture Products (CAP) Catfish Supreme is directly involved in aquaculture with the main focus on genetic improvement, fingerling production and fish production and rearing TARGETED SPECIES Catfish LOCATION & SIZE Investment: R 23.4mn Ease of implementation: Impact: Located in Ventersdorp, North West Province Processing is done in a leased facility in Pretoria (Gauteng). The product range includes smoked fillets, pickled fish and fresh fish

36 FACT SHEET: PATERNOSTER-OYSTER VISION Establishment of an fully operational and sustainable oyster hatchery, producing sufficient spat to satisfy the need of the oyster grow out market in and around the Saldanha area. Local sourcing of seed has positive impact on the quality of product along with growing capability in the sector. GROWTH STRATEGY AND PROSPECTS Production started market in 2015 in January 2015 and product to Sufficient space available for expansion 7,2 mn spat by 2016 and 15 mn by 2019 Underway with BEE negotiations and exploration of other empowerment options to be completed Downstream: available spat will lead to the expansion of the oyster industry in the Saldanha/West Coast area Value creation: 7,2 mn oysters spat will create a retail value of R 42 mn 17 new jobs by 2017 BUSINESS OVERVIEW The Paternoster Oyster Company (Pty) Ltd specialises in farming and production of oyster spat and full grown oysters and Paternoster Pump House (Pty) Ltd is a 100% subsidiary of Bluegreen and a property company that holds exclusive strategic value in 40ha of owned land, sea water pumping rights and permits to farm a various number of species, including but not limited to live Oysters, Kob (Kabeljou), Scallops and abalone. TARGETED SPECIES Oysters LOCATION & SIZE Situated in Paternoster, Western Cape Province Sea Based site 35 35

37 FACT SHEET: PATERNOSTER-OYSTER REQUIRED RESOURCES Investment: R 6,1m GROWTH STRATEGY AND PROSPECTS Establish and expand a hatchery facility to deliver 7,2 mn (2016) and 15 mn (2019) of worth of oyster spat Improve and expand supporting utility and infrastructure on site by April 2016 Acquire equipment and begin breeding/production by January 2016 Ease of implementation: Impact: MARKETS Bluegreen market consists mainly of restaurants, caterers, food processors, retailers and export markets at wholesale level and it does not sell directly to the public. However, its customers resell products to consumers (public) as raw, prepared or packaged food items. Bluegreen Ocean Investment Holding (Pty) Ltd holds necessary permits to process broodstock and operate a hatchery, permit to collect broodstock, permit to transport cultured marine fish species, permit to engage in marine aquaculture activities and a valid permit to utilize the land for aquaculture purposes issued by the Municipality. All the aquaculture related permits were issued by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism

38 FACT SHEET: ALGOA BAY SEA CAGE FARMING - YELLOWTAIL VISION Will contribute significantly towards development of a sustainable and competitive marine finfish farming industry in SA with international recognition for its product quality, environmental awareness and technical innovation GROWTH STRATEGY AND PROSPECTS Obtain pilot project continuation approval from DST Obtain marine Aquaculture right from DAFF Finalize partnership plan Implement and undertake 60 ton pilot project by 2016 Prepare project for commercialization and secure investment Establish and register commercial venture Obtain approvals for expansion Increase production to 300 tons by 2017 Establish hatchery by 2017 Increase production to tons by 2018 Increase production to tons by 2019 BUSINESS OVERVIEW Stellenbosch University REQUIRED RESOURCES Pilot projects: R 11.3 mn Commercialization: R 130 mn TARGETED SPECIES Yellowtail LOCATION AND SIZE Situated in Port Elizabeth (Algoa Bay), Eastern Cape Sea Based site Ease of implementation: Impact: 37 37

39 FACT SHEET: HONDEKLIP BAY ABALONE HATCHERY VISION BUSINESS OVERVIEW Will contribute significantly towards development of a sustainable and competitive abalone ranching industry in the Northern Cape Province with international recognition for its product quality, environmental awareness and technical innovation GROWTH STRATEGY AND PROSPECTS Establish 2.4 mn spat per annum abalone hatchery Prepare project for commercialization Establish and register commercial venture Increase hatchery output to 4.8mn spat per annum LOCATION AND SIZE The Hondeklip Bay Abalone Project was established in January 2006 as a partnership between the Division of Aquaculture, Stellenbosch University (SU); the Department of Science and Technology (DST); HIK Abalone Farm (Pty) Ltd (HIK), to determine the technical and financial feasibility of abalone (Haliotis midae) farming in Hondeklip Bay. The entity Diamond Coast Abalone (Pty) Ltd is the current Right Holder, which operates the abalone grow out farm with a production capacity of approximately 10 tonnes per annum. REQUIRED RESOURCES R 25 mn TARGETED SPECIES Situated in Hondeklip Bay, Northern Cape Province Land Based site Abalone Ease of implementation: Impact: 38 38

40 FACT SHEET: RICHARDS BAY CAGE CULTURE KOB VISION Will contribute significantly towards development of a sustainable and competitive marine finfish farming industry in SA with international recognition for its product quality, environmental awareness and technical innovation GROWTH STRATEGY AND PROSPECTS Implement and undertake 60 ton pilot project by 2016 Prepare project for commercialization and secure investment Establish and register commercial venture Obtain approvals for expansion Increase production to 300 tons by 2017 Establish hatchery by 2017 Increase production to tons by 2018 LOCATION AND SIZE Situated in Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal Province Sea Based site BUSINESS OVERVIEW The Aquaculture Division at Stellenbosch University was established in 1989 with the aim to contribute to the development of the aquaculture industry of Southern Africa through high standards of education and training, innovative research, and efficient services. The Division functions in an interdisciplinary way through participation of various Departments from the Faculties of Natural Sciences and Agrisciences, as well as partner with various Government Departments such as Department of Science and Technology REQUIRED RESOURCES Pilot projects: R 6.4 mn Commercialisation: R 42.7 mn TARGETED SPECIES Dusky kob Ease of implementation: Impact: 39 39

41 FACT SHEET: AMATIKULU - ORNAMENTALS VISION Infrastructure available for relatively quick implementation. Conditions suitable for production at low cost vs other areas in SA GROWTH STRATEGY AND PROSPECTS Infrastructure refurbishment work on old ponds and water reticulation Broodstock acquisition Market linking and distribution Talk to local importers and distributors. Investigate export potential Mentoring/extension link with local experts BUSINESS OVERVIEW Establishment of an ornamental farm with the capacity to produce 1.4 million pieces of ornamental fish species. The ornamental farm development will include two phases namely phase one: The Refurbishment plan for Ornamentals (in current dilapidated concrete tanks); and phase two: the establishment of new ornamental green houses. REQUIRED RESOURCES Investment R 30mn TARGETED SPECIES Ornamental species LOCATION AND SIZE Ease of implementation: Impact: Situated in Amatikulu, KwaZulu-Natal Province Land Based site 40 40

42 FACT SHEET: AMATIKULU KOB FARM VISION The purpose of the Amatikulu kob farm seeks to address poverty and unemployment in coastal areas by creating skill-based employment. The infrastructure development on the site will require labour force which will be sourced from the surrounding community. Once farms have been established people from the surrounding community will have an opportunity to developed skills on farming aquatic organisms. GROWTH STRATEGY AND PROSPECTS Infrastructure refurbishment and construction refurbish ponds. Build pump station and water reticulation. FPE construction Phase 1 production: Kob = 260 tons/annum; Phase 2 production = 2600 tons/annum. farmgate price: Kob = R60/Kg BUSINESS OVERVIEW The establishment of a 1000 ton per annum dusky kob farm within the 108 ha Amatikulu Aquaculture Development Zone. The farm will make use of pond culture techniques. The development will be implemented in two phase namely the phase 1: Refurbishment for 10Ha dusky kob pond culture (on the current degrade prawn culture site); and phase two: the implementation of the dusky kob extension development. REQUIRED RESOURCES Investment : Phase 1 = R8,5 mil; Phase 2 = R127mil TARGETED SPECIES LOCATION AND SIZE Dusky kob Situated in Amatikulu, KwaZulu Natal Province Ease of implementation: Impact: Land Based site H M L 41 41

43 FUTURE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 1. Qholora Abalone and Kob ADZ (EC) 2. Vanderkloof trout cage culture (NC) 3. Hamburg Abalone Stock Enhance (EC) 4. Algoa Bay ADZ (EC) 5. Marron Crayfish Farms (EC) 6. Sterkfontein Dam Trout (FS) 7. Gariep Dam Catfish and Tilapia(FS) 8. University of Limpopo Tilapia (LP) 9. Richards Bay (ADZ) (KZN) 10. Dube Trade Port (ADZ) (KZN) 11. Jozini Dam Tilapia (KZN) 12. Pongolo river ponds for Tilapia (KZN) 13. Mtunzini Fish Farm (KZN) 14. Really Useful Investments (RUI) Kleinzee (NC) 15. Port Nolloth Abalone Farm (NC) 16. Buffeljachts Abalone Farm (WC) 17. Aquafarm Development (WC) These opportunities will undergo the process outlined in Section 2.3: Next Steps for selection and implementation as part of future phases 18. West Coast Abalone (WC) 19. I&J (WC) 20. Oyster Catcher (Pty) Ltd, Saldanha (WC) 21. Oyster Catcher (Pty) Ltd, Doring Bay, Matzikama Municipality (WC) 22. Oyster Catcher (Pty) Ltd, Buffeljachts New (WC) 23. Blue Sapphire Pearls, Saldanha, WC 24. Tuna Marine Abalone (WC) 25. Aquafoods SA, Saldanha, WC 26. West Coast Aquaculture, Saldanha (WC) 27. West Coast Oyster Growers, Saldanha (WC) 28. Oesterzee Oysters, Saldanha (WC) 29. Saldanha Salmon (WC) 30. Saldanha Mussel (WC) 31. Matzikama ADZ (WC) 32. Paternoster Kob Recirculation (WC) 33. Uthando Lolwandle, Abalone cage farming cluster (WC 42