Central Fire Station, South Africa
Name of the Project
Central Fire Station.
Location
Marshalltown, Johannesburg, in Gauteng, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), together with the Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Services.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of a new, modern fire station to cater for the current and envisaged demands of the community in the inner city of Johannesburg.
The facility will include:
- a six-storey training tower;
- a basic emergency safety and fire education, or BE Safe, centre;
- an administration black and ablution facilities;
- wash bays for fire trucks;
- a lifting tank for training;
- a swimming pool;
- a staff recreational area;
- parking; and
- a gym.
Potential Job Creation
The new fire station will provide access to employment opportunities for local emerging contractors, sourced from the local and adjacent communities in Johannesburg.
Nine small-, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) are currently contracted for the project.
The JDA has also used an independent SMME to develop and mentor the SMMEs, to assist with Construction Industry Development Board upgrades upon completion of the project.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The project started in May 2021.
Latest Developments
The construction of the fire station is 30% complete.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
JDA, Elias Nkabinde, tel +27 76 961 8022 or email enkabinde@jda.org.za.
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