Question NW273 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
25 February 2022 - NW273
Mthenjane, Mr DF to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
What (a) steps has she taken to date to assess the damage caused by the fire in the parliamentary precinct and (b) total amount will it cost to refurbish Parliament?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
a) On 11 February 2022, The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure appointed an Implementing Agent (COEGA), which mainly consists of Structural Engineers to determine the structural integrity of the buildings damaged by the fire as part of the first phase.
The second phase has commenced, as the first phase has been completed, to conduct a full assessment on the extent of the damage and scoping for the restoration project.
b) The total cost to repair is yet to be determined once the full assessment has been concluded.