Name of the Project
JDA public transport facility upgrades.

Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Client
Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA).

Project Description
The project is part of the City of Johannesburg’s initiative to improve public transport facilities in all seven regions, which involves upgrading pedestrian walkways connecting to all Metrorail stations in Soweto to improve pedestrian mobility. This includes streetlighting enhancement where required, while the scope of work also includes drainage, sidewalks, kerbs, paving and landscaping.

The first phase involves the upgrade of the Merafe and Mzimhlope railway stations.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
The project will be phased, based on budget availability.

The upgrade of the Merafe and Mzimhlope railway stations will cost R26-million each.

Duration
The upgrades of the Merafe station started in June and is expected to be completed in October 2019.

The Mzimhlope station is expected to be completed in 2019.

Latest Developments
The JDA has appointed Boitshoko Construction Road & Surfacing to start with the construction of the first phase of the Merafe railway station project.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Boitshoko Construction Road & Surfacing (Merafe and Mzimhlope railway stations – Phase 1).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
City of Johannesburg, email mediaqueries@joburg.org.za.