Name of the Project
Sani Pass road upgrade project.

Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
 

Project Owner/s
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport (KZN DoT).

Project Description
The project involves upgrading a 33 km section of the Sani Pass from gravel to tar.

The project will be completed in three stages.

The first phase of the project – laying 14 km of tar from the Sani Pass turnoff on the Lotheni-Himeville road to the ruins of the Good Hope trading store – has been completed.

Phase 2a comprises two bridges and seven culverts on the 11.4 km of road from the Good Hope to the South African border post.

Phase 2b will involve the tarring of the 11.4 km of road.

Phase 3 involves the tarring 8 km of road from the South African border post to the border.
 

Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create 8 360 job opportunities, with the majority likely to be offered to those from local impoverished communities.

Capital Expenditure
According to 2015 figures, Phase 1 is expected to cost R391.9-million to complete and Phase 2 an estimated R836.8-million.

Planned Start/End Date
Phase 1 was completed in September 2012.
Phase 2a is currently under construction.
Phase 2b is expected to be completed in July 2020.

No start  or finish dates have been confirmed for Phase 3, although unconfirmed suggestions are that this might be completed in four to five years.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Chris Africa Civils (Phase 2a); Leomat (Phase 2b)

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
KZN DoT, tel +27 33 355 8600.