267 Mix homes set for electricity
The City of Windhoek is expected to connect 267 homes in Mix Extension 1 to electricity by the end of September as infrastructure development in the settlement continues to improve services in the growing settlement. The homes are in the final stages of electrification, according to updates shared during a public meeting between the City of Windhoek, Khomas Regional Council and Mix Settlement residents held on Sunday.
The meeting, led by City Councillor Demetreo Beukes and Windhoek Rural Regional Councillor Willem Gariseb, also provided residents with updates on the formalisation and redesign of the settlement. Mix has expanded from about 500 structures in 2008 to approximately 1600 today. The City is progressively redesigning and formalising the settlement to accommodate its growth, with plans including roads, sewer networks, housing and other essential infrastructure.
Residents whose structures are located where planned services are to be developed were urged to cooperate with relocation requests to allow infrastructure projects to proceed. The City also announced that 141 outstanding Certificates of Occupation will be issued during officials’ visits to the settlement every Tuesday and Thursday.
A site has been identified for a community office, which is intended to improve residents’ access to services.
Solar energy was also highlighted during the meeting, with residents encouraged to consider solar solutions for their homes. Free consultations are available, while financing options can be accessed through the Ministry of Mines and Energy’s Solar Revolving Fund. Waste management and sanitation were also discussed. One sanitation hub has been completed, with two more planned, while waste collection takes place every Tuesday and Thursday. A community clean-up campaign is also under consideration.
Residents additionally requested a trading market and a stronger City Police presence, with both matters being explored by the authorities. The City said Mix’s continued growth requires patience and cooperation from residents as the settlement is redesigned and infrastructure is developed. The engagement forms part of ongoing public meetings aimed at addressing residents’ concerns and moving the settlement from planning towards visible development.
