Name and Location
Rural schools sanitation upgrade project, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Client
Coega Development Corporation (CDC).

Project Description
The project entails the construction of about 947 toilets at 108 schools, in the Transkei region of the Eastern Cape, as part of an initiative to improve infrastructure in the province.

The project will entail the upgrade of 173 toilets at 14 schools in the Joe Gqabi district, 145 toilets at 26 schools in the Alfred Nzo district, 238 toilets at 27 schools in the Chris Hani district, 276 toilets at 19 schools in the OR Tambo district and 115 toilets at 22 schools in the Amathole district.

Value
R126-million.

Duration
The project is expected to be completed in the second half of this year.

Latest Developments
The CDC appointed 11 contractors in February for the sanitation project.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
CDC head of marketing and communications Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, tel +27 41 403 0464, fax +27 41 403 0401 or
email ayanda.vilakazi@coega.co.za.