Name of the Project
Trunk Road 75 section 1 (TR75/1) and Trunk Road 1 section 2 (TR1/2) improvement projects.
Location
The TR75/1, which was last refurbished in 2003, is a major north-south link between Oudtshoorn and George, in South Africa’s Western Cape province, and serves the N12/R62 route to the Southern Cape.
The TR1/2 is a major west-east link between Holgaten and Uniondale, and serves the N9/R62 route to the Southern Cape.
Client
Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works.
Project Description
The project aims to improve and reseal 16.5 km of TR75/1 between Holgaten and Oudtshoorn, and to reseal 6.7 km of TR1/2 between Holgaten and Uniondale.
Work on TR75/1 and TR1/2 includes patch repairs to the existing pavement, shoulder reinstatement, general maintenance of major structures, and resurfacing. Auxiliary lanes will also be built at certain locations along TR75/1.
Potential Job Creation
The contract makes provision for 15 000 person-days of work to be allocated to local targeted labour.
The project includes training for local labourers in various road construction skills, as well as life skills training.
The contract also makes provision that at least 30% of the value of the contract be allocated to the procurement of goods and services from targeted enterprises.
Value
R56-million
Duration
This project is expected to be completed towards the end of 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 21 483 9813 or email byron.lahoe@westerncape.gov.za.