Name of the Project
Stellenbosch Hospital emergency centre.

Location
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa.

Client
Western Cape Department of Health and Department of Transport and Public Works.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a new emergency centre at Stellenbosch Hospital.

The emergency centre will offer a 24-hour emergency service with triage rooms, a triage waiting area, a new ambulance canopy, a new outpatient department, staff areas and stores.

The entrance, parking areas, sidewalks and external public spaces of the hospital will also be upgraded, and a covered walkway will be extended so that it reaches the main hospital entrance.

Jobs to Be Created
The project uses labour-intensive that provide a limited number of short-term work opportunities and skills training for locals.

About R2.4-million has been spent on targeted enterprises to date, and R763 222 on labour from the Stellenbosch municipal area. In addition, 12 local people are benefiting from skills training opportunities such as basic firefighting, scaffolding, and occupational health and safety.

Value
R34-million

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The second phase of the project reached practical completion on May 26, 2017.

The last phase, the construction of a new triage area and outpatient department, started on May 29.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Not 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.