access to established markets. There have been a range of other interventions to revitalize the local economy: Upgrading of infrastructure such as the electricity supply, improved public transport system (MyCiti Bus System), installation of a fiber optic network to improve the broad band utilization and load shedding curtailment agreements. A special package of investment incentives for Atlantis, which comprises fast-tracking of building plan approval and land use applications, the waiver of building plan scrutiny fees, reduced electricity tariffs for large electricity users, partial waiver of development contributions, as well as the establishment of an Investment Facilitation Office in Atlantis. Through these initiatives, it is now easier to do business in Atlantis and the cost of doing has been driven down. The biggest new investment is the GRI South Africa factory which manufactures wind turbine towers, the investment is about R400m and created 230 new jobs. Currently, there are 94 factories and 77 services businesses in Atlantis. See also Atlantis Diesel Engines References Populated places in the City of Cape Town 1970s establishments in South Africa