Question NW1592 to the Minister of Human Settlements
22 May 2023 - NW1592
Makesini, Ms M to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
(1) Whether the 2017 project relating to the contract of the North West to Drop Out (PTY) LTD to construct 300 houses and 300 VIP toilets in the Dinie Estate was completed, if not; why not, if so, at what total cost?
Reply:
I am informed by the North West Department of Human Settlements that the low-cost subsidy housing project by Drop Dot (Pty) Ltd has not yet been completed. The initial plan was to build 300 units and 300 VIP toilets but this was revised to 276 units and toilets as a result of untraceable beneficiaries during the construction process.
The provincial Department was anticipating to complete the project before the end of April 2023, but heavy rains between December 2022 and March 2023 resulted in unforeseen construction delays. The North West Department of Human Settlements will complete the project before the end of 2023-2024 financial year.
According to the HSS report, the total budget was R46,402,299.85. So far, R34,520,227.90 has been spent with 191 units completed and 85 outstanding.