Name of the Project
Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute.

Location
Salt River, Western Cape, South Africa.

Client
Western cape Department of Transport and Public Works.

Project Description
The project will replace the Forensic Pathology Services laboratory in Salt River.

A larger, purpose-built modern forensic pathology facility is being built at the entrance to Groote Schuur Hospital.

The facility will include 26 autopsy tables, comprising four dissection suites with six tables each and two teaching and training dissection suites. 

There will be 360 refrigerated body spaces, 180 admission fridges, and 180 dispatch fridges.

In addition, the building will be able to accommodate up to 100 visitors a day to the bereavement centre, up to ten waiting undertakers; and up to 20 students at a time.

Potential Job Creation
The project is using labour-intensive methods that provide for a number of short-term work opportunities and skills training for local people. To date, R603 800 has been spent on targeted enterprises, R121 400 on targeted suppliers and R100 000 on targeted local labour.

Value
R281-million.

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

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Western cape Department of Transport and Public Works acting head of communication Stephen Heyns, tel +27 21483 0597 or email stephen.heyns@westerncape.gov.za.