Name of the Project
P714 road construction project.
Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government.
Project Description
The project will connect the community of Ndwedwe to essential services such as schools, clinics, hospitals and public transport facilities.
The P714 will span 37.1 km, of which the first 6 km has been upgraded from gravel to tar.
Further, a public–private partnership has been established with the Ndwedwe municipality for the contractor to build a community hall, which will be used as a site office for the duration of the project.
Potential Job Creation
More than 2 300 jobs are expected to be created and include the transfer of skills to emerging local contractors.
Capital Expenditure
R292-million.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
Not stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Klus Civils Joint Venture with Dreykon (construction contract).
Contact Details for Project Information
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport media liaison and public relations, Kwanele Ncalane, tel +27 33 355 0027/43 or email Kwanele.Ncalane@Kzntransport.gov.za.