Name of the Project
Sir Lowry’s Pass arrestor bed.
Location
Western Cape, South Africa.
Client
Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of a new slipway and truck arrestor bed on the downward slope of the N2 near Sir Lowry’s Pass road.
The N2 will be widened at this point to a maximum of 13 m.
The length of the slipway and arrestor bed will be about 850 m.
Potential Job Creation
A total of R182 500 will be spent on targeted local labour, and 3 000 person days of work will be created for people from Sir Lowry’s Pass village.
Value
R14-million.
Duration
The project is expected to be completed by August 2018.
Latest Developments
Construction on the project started in February.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works communication officer Byron la Hoe, tel +27 21 483 9813 or email byron.lahoe@westerncape.gov.za.