Karoo Harvest Produce — Implementation Plan & Gantt Chart
The project will be implemented over a 24-month period divided into two principal phases. Phase 1 (Months 0–12) encompasses all development activities including land acquisition, infrastructure construction, equipment procurement, and trial planting. Phase 2 (Months 12–24) transitions to full commercial operations, first…
Section 11 · Business Plan
Implementation Plan & Gantt Chart
The project will be implemented over a 24-month period divided into two principal phases. Phase 1 (Months 0–12) encompasses all development activities including land acquisition, infrastructure construction, equipment procurement, and trial planting. Phase 2 (Months 12–24) transitions to full commercial operations, first…
11.1 Project Implementation Timeline
The project will be implemented over a 24-month period divided into two principal phases. Phase 1 (Months 0–12) encompasses all development activities including land acquisition, infrastructure construction, equipment procurement, and trial planting. Phase 2 (Months 12–24) transitions to full commercial operations, first harvest, and market entry.
11.2 Key Milestones
| Milestone | Target Date | Dependencies | Status |
| Company Registration & Bank Account | Month 1 | Funding commitment | Pending |
| Land Acquisition (Transfer) | Month 3 | Due diligence, title deed | Pending |
| Water Use Licence Approved | Month 4 | DWS application | Pending |
| EIA Record of Decision | Month 4 | Environmental assessment | Pending |
| Irrigation Infrastructure Complete | Month 8 | Civil works, pump station | Pending |
| Cold Storage Operational | Month 10 | Construction, commissioning | Pending |
| Trial Planting (20 ha) | Month 9 | Irrigation, seedlings | Pending |
| Full Commercial Planting (100 ha) | Month 12 | All infrastructure ready | Pending |
| First Commercial Harvest | Month 16 | Crop maturity | Pending |
| Export Market Entry | Month 18 | Certifications, logistics | Pending |
| Phase 2 Expansion Planning | Month 20 | First season performance | Pending |
11.3 Critical Path Items
The following activities are on the critical path and any delays will directly impact the project timeline:
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Water use licence approval from the Department of Water and Sanitation (typically 3–6 months).
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Environmental Impact Assessment and Record of Decision from DFFE (typically 3–4 months).
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Irrigation infrastructure construction (5-month construction period, weather dependent).
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Seedling availability aligned to planting windows (seed must be ordered 6 months ahead).
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Cold storage commissioning prior to first harvest to avoid post-harvest losses.
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