The Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPP) is making a significant impact on the economy, job creation, community upliftment, economic transformation and climate change.

In his Budget Speech 2018, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba used Bridge City as an example of a successful public-private partnership which is leading to social and economic transformation.

Newtown's success is in the hands of the large financial institutions, which need to come to the party to encourage a significant amount of private sector investment in the area.