Question NW4212 to the Minister of Public Enterprises

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25 November 2022 - NW4212

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Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises

In light of the fact that Transnet has budgeted R182 million for capital projects in the Saldanha Bay harbour in the current financial year, what (a) are the top 5 projects, (b) is the date of completion of each project and (c) is the link of each specified project with the Industrial Development Zone in Saldanha Bay?

Reply:

According to the information received from Transnet

The top five capital projects for the Port of Saldanha are listed in the table below. These projects form the bulk of the R182m investment committed for 2022/23. The table includes the planned completion dates and link with the Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone.

Port of Saldanha
Top 5 Projects (a)

Planned Project Completion Date (b)

Link with Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone (SBIDZ) (c)

1. Bulk Electrical Power Supply and ancillary installation

30 June 2023

Project makes allowance for a tie-in of SBIDZ switching station with Port’s new main intake substation for supply of 16MVA electrical power to the SBIDZ over next 16 years

2. Security Requirements to Maintain ISPS Accreditation - Fencing

30 June 2023

None

3. Purchase of Fire and Emergency Services Appliances

01 June 2023

None

4. Dredging Requirements in the Port

30 May 2023

Planned dredging to maintain berth depth requirements associated with TNPA/ Saldehco Facility Operator Agreement, as per concluded Section 56 process. SBIDZ has sub-leasing agreement with Saldehco of 20ha.

Port of Saldanha
Top 5 Projects (a)

Planned Project Completion Date (b)

Link with Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone (SBIDZ) (c)

5. Refurbishment of Quay and Jetty Infrastructure - Fenders

14 March 2023

None

 

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