Name of the Project
Main Road 352 and Main Road 355 rehabilitation.

Location
The project is located near Wilderness, in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Client
Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works.

Project Description
The Main Road 352 (Hoekwil road) and Main Road 355 (Saasveld road) single carriageway were last refurbished in 1995. The refurbishment is required as the pavements of these roads have reached the end of their design lives. The refurbishment will also address a slip failure on Saasveld road, which is hazardous, and includes the construction of bus stops and sidewalks in Touwsranten.

Potential Job Creation
During construction, R14-million will be spent on targeted enterprises, R4-million on targeted local labour and 32 000 person days of work will be created for people from the George municipal area.

Value
R102-million.

Duration
The project is expected to be completed in mid-2019.

Latest Developments
Work on the project started at the end of November.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Western Cape Department of Transport Public Works communication officer Byron la Hoe, tel +27 21 483 9813 or email byron.lahoe@westerncape.gov.za.