Dobsonville extension 2 housing project, South Africa

1st May 2015

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Dobsonville extension 2 housing project, Gauteng, South Africa.

Client
Johannesburg Social Housing Company (Josco).

Project Description
The project involves the construction of 502 rental housing units in Soweto, Gauteng. The project is expected to deliver 152 one-bedroom units and 350 two-bedroom homes for the rental market and create more than 700 jobs during the construction phase.

Value
R200-million.

Part of the Dobsonville project is funded by the Social Housing Regulatory Authority. These units will be subsidised and will cater for people who earn less than R3 500 a month. For a one-bedroom unit with a kitchen, lounge and bath, a prequalified renter will be expected to pay rent from R750 to R2 000 a month.

Duration
The project is expected to be completed by June 2016.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Pinpoint Productions on behalf of Josco, Michelle K Blumenau, tel +27 11 728 5004 or email pr@pinpointproductions.co.za.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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