N7 – Bosmansdam to Melkbosstrand roadworks project, South Africa

10th May 2019

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
N7 – Bosmansdam to Melkbosstrand roadworks project.

Location
Western Cape, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works.

Project Description
The Department of Transport and Public Works has started two projects spanning 16 km of the N17, and will comprise roadworks between the Potsdam and Melkbosstrand interchanges (9.6 km) and the Bosmansdam and Potsdam interchanges (6.4 km).

The project for the stretch between Potsdam and Melkbosstrand entails the rehabilitation of the left lane, and the resurfacing of the right lane.

The project for the stretch between Bosmansdam and Potsdam includes building two new bridge underpasses across the N7, the reconstruction of 2.9 km of the highway, and resurfacing from Bosmansdam to Plattekloof.

Potential Job Creation
About 70 000 person-days of work will be created as a result of these projects, while up to R64-million will be spent on targeted enterprises and suppliers.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
The project for the stretch between Potsdam and Melkbosstrand is expected to be completed in July 2020.

The project for the stretch between Bosmansdam and Potsdam is expected to be completed in April 2021.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

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 Senior Deputy Editor

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