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The co-evolution of Saldanha Bay (town and hinterland) and its Port

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  • Lesley Welman
  • Sanette LA Ferreira

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Saldanha Bay Port is located 110 km north-west of Cape Town. The port is one of the best natural harbours on the south-western coastline of the African continent. Historically, the establishment of the town of Saldanha Bay and the development of the greater Saldanha Bay region (its hinterland) were linked to the port and its functions. In July 2014 the South African government launched the ‘Phakisa’ strategy to unlock the economic potential of South Africa’s oceans – stylised as the ‘blue economy’ – with Saldanha Bay Port as part of the strategic plan to create jobs and alleviate poverty in the West Coast region. This paper examines the role Saldanha Bay Port has played in the establishment of the town of Saldanha Bay, the transport network in the region, as well as the ongoing evolution and development (socio-economic transformation) of its hinterland. First, an overview is presented of appropriate literature on evolutionary economic geography and on the role of port cities in regional development. Second, the Phakisa strategy for unlocking the economic potential of South Africa’s ocean areas and harbours is introduced. Third, a case study is reported of the co-evolution of Saldanha Bay Port and its hinterland. Finally, conclusions are drawn on port–town and port–region relationships and some suggestions are made for research.

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  • Lesley Welman & Sanette LA Ferreira, 2016. "The co-evolution of Saldanha Bay (town and hinterland) and its Port," Local Economy, London South Bank University, vol. 31(1-2), pages 219-233, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:loceco:v:31:y:2016:i:1-2:p:219-233
    DOI: 10.1177/0269094215623849
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