In order to strengthen the automotive industry in KwaZulu-Natal , the provincial government is considering establishing an automotive supplier park.

Speaking at the launch of the new Toyota Corolla at the vehicle manufacturer’s plant in Durban, KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu said, “The provincial government is exploring the possibility of establishing an Automotive Supplier Park a few kilometres away from Toyota Plant – at the back of the proposed Dug-Out Port in the old Durban International Airport,” he said.

Even though statistics showed that new vehicle sales had started the year on a weak note, the province believes that it has an important role to play in ensuring the growth of the automotive industry.

In 2012, the provincial government started negotiations with Toyota management in Japan asking the vehicle manufacturer to help it convince automobile suppliers to consider setting up their plants in the proposed park.

(Source – SAnews.gov.za)