Name of the Project
Heidelberg–Springs road project.

Location
Gauteng, South Africa.

Client
Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport.

Project Description
The road project will improve the link between Nigel/Springs and the N3, which forms part of the coal haulage route in Gauteng, as well as improve access to the Gibela rail manufacturing factory at Dunnotar that is currently under construction.

The project will comprise the repair of 5 km of the P41/1 between Heidelberg and Springs, and include repairing edge breaks, resurfacing, clearing drainage systems and installing new road markings.

Jobs to Be Created
The contract is designed to benefit small, medium-sized and microenterprises and will employ local labour linked to a compulsory skills training programme.

Value
The project will cost about R15-million to develop.

Duration
The project was launched on March 6 and is expected to be completed in June this year.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, Melitah Madiba, cell +27 73644 9935 or email Melitah.madiba@gauteng.gov.za.