Lowveld Gold Macadamia — Implementation Plan
The implementation plan is structured across five years, with the most intensive capital deployment occurring in Years 1 and 2. The Gantt chart below illustrates the major workstreams and their interdependencies.
Section 10 · Business Plan
Implementation Plan
The implementation plan is structured across five years, with the most intensive capital deployment occurring in Years 1 and 2. The Gantt chart below illustrates the major workstreams and their interdependencies.
The implementation plan is structured across five years, with the most intensive capital deployment occurring in Years 1 and 2. The Gantt chart below illustrates the major workstreams and their interdependencies.
10.1 Phase 1: Foundation (2027)
Year 1 focuses on land acquisition, water rights registration, soil preparation and Phase 1 planting of 160 hectares. Key milestones include: CIPC registration and shareholder agreements (Q1); land transfer and water rights registration (Q1–Q2); soil preparation, land clearing and fencing (Q1–Q2); Phase 1 planting of 160 hectares with Beaumont, HAES 816 and MCT-1 cultivars (Q2–Q4); installation of precision drip irrigation infrastructure (Q2–Q4); recruitment of farm management team and seasonal labour; and engagement of construction contractors for the processing facility.
10.2 Phase 2: Expansion and Construction (2028)
Year 2 focuses on Phase 2 planting of the remaining 160 hectares and commencement of processing facility construction. Key milestones include: Phase 2 planting completion (Q1–Q3); processing facility ground-breaking (Q1); structural completion of processing facility (Q4); procurement of cracking, sorting and packing equipment; 500 kWp solar installation; and establishment of export marketing relationships.
10.3 Phase 3: First Harvest and Commissioning (2029)
Year 3 marks the first commercial harvest from Phase 1 orchards and the commissioning of the processing facility. Expected output of 80 tonnes DNIS will be processed on-site, with initial sales to established commodity traders. FSSC 22000 and GlobalG.A.P. certifications will be obtained. Export shipping routes via the Maputo Corridor will be established.
10.4 Phase 4: Scaling Operations (2030–2031)
Years 4 and 5 focus on scaling production as both orchard phases come into increasing yield. The roasting line and oil-pressing equipment will be installed in Year 4. Domestic retail partnerships will be formalised. Third-party nut intake from surrounding growers will commence to utilise spare processing capacity, generating additional processing fee income. By Year 5, the Company targets total output of 640 tonnes DNIS and revenue of ZAR 105.6 million.
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