Name of the Project
Hout Bay harbour upgrade.

Location
Hout Bay, in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure.

Project Description
Hout Bay harbour will get an upgrade, including a new fish-processing and -packaging facility.

Upgrades will include the refurbishment of the slipways; the removal of sunken vessels; security measures, which will include CCTV cameras, boom gate upgrades, perimeter walls and fencing, and security lighting; an upgrade and extension of the fish-cleaning shed; and electrical infrastructure upgrades.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala has previously announced that R500-million will be set aside for repairs and maintenance of 13 harbours in the Western Cape.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, tel +27 12 406 1827.