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Eerste River High School construction project, South Africa

10th February 2017

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Eerste River High School construction project.

Location
Western Cape, South Africa.

Client
The project has been commissioned by the Department of Public Works for the Western Cape Education Department.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a school to accommodate 1 200 learners.

Teaching facilities will comprise 33 standard classrooms, two multipurpose classrooms and a media laboratory.

The complex will also have a hall with toilet facilities, an administrative building, caretaker facilities and a sports field.

Jobs to be Created
About 80 people living within 5 km of the construction site are employed on the project. Workers are also benefiting from on-site training.

Value
The project is valued at R60-million.

Duration
Construction started in June 2016 and is expected to be completed in October.

Latest Developments
The classrooms and administrative buildings are currently under construction.

Phase 2 will start in mid-2017. This will include external works, landscaping and sports fields and the construction of the school hall.

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.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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