Name of the Project
Kwa-Faku primary school.
Location
Philippi East, Western Cape, South Africa.
Client
Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a primary school that can accommodate up to 1 240 learners, including 120 Grade R learners. 12 intermediate phase, four senior phase and four Grade R), two multipurpose classrooms and a science laboratory.
The school will also have a hall and an administration building.
A borehole will also be drilled to reduce the municipal water requirements of the construction process.
Potential Job Creation
The project will use labour-intensive methods, which will provide a limited number of short-term jobs as well as skills-training opportunities for local people.
About R18.3-million will be spent on sub-contractor businesses and R4.8-million on local suppliers.
Value
The project is estimated at R64-million.
Duration
The project started construction in September this year and is expected to be completed in late 2019.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works communication officer Byron la Hoe, tel +27 21483 9813 or email byron.lahoe@westerncape.gov.za.