Name of the Project
George and Wilderness road rehabilitation project.
Location
Western Cape, South Africa.
Client
Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works.
Project Description
The project involves the resealing, rehabilitation and structural maintenance of 20 km of road in George and Wilderness.
In George, work will be done from the intersection of the R404 and the R102, near George Airport, to the intersection of the R102 and York street.
Work will also be done on a section of the Saasveld road from Knysna road (N12), also known as the Seven Passes road, to Whites road, in Wilderness Heights.
In Wilderness, work will be undertaken from the roundabout intersection of Waterside road and George road to the Saasveld road. Hoogte road between Sanctuary lane and Whites road, will be closed for road rehabilitation and slip repairs.
Jobs to be Created
The department is committed to providing Expanded Public Works Programme work opportunities and to developing small businesses. A total of R3-million will be spent on targeted enterprises and 12 600 person-days of work will be created for people from the George local municipal area.
Value
R52-million.
Duration
The project is expected to be completed by mid-2017.
Latest Developments
The project has started.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Western cape Department of Public Transport and Public Works communication officer Byron La Hoe, tel +27 21 483 9813 or
email Byron.lahoe@wetsrencape.gov.za.