Question NW1640 to the Minister of Tourism
31 May 2023 - NW1640
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Tourism
Whether, with reference to the provincial distribution of incomplete tourism-related projects, for which the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has been engaged to ensure their completion, she will furnish Ms H Ismail with (a) a comprehensive breakdown of the total number of such projects in each province, (b) the names of the original contractors assigned to each of the projects and (c) an explanation of the technical, financial and contractual factors that necessitated the involvement of the DBSA; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
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Prov |
(a) A comprehensive breakdown of the total number of such projects in each province |
(b) Names of the original contractors assigned to each of the projects ** |
(c) An explanation of the technical, financial and contractual factors that necessitated the involvement of the DBSA |
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EC |
1 |
Qatywa Lodge |
** |
Incomplete chalets, restaurant and conference centre due to budget depletion. |
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2 |
Western Tembuland Lodge |
** |
Incomplete chalets, entrance guard house due to budget depletion |
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3 |
Maluti Hiking and Horse Trail |
** |
Poor workmanship on the river crossing bridges |
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4 |
Mthonsi Lodge |
** |
Incomplete chalets, restaurant and conference centre due to budget depletion. |
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5 |
Nyandeni |
** |
Chalets completed however not furnished. Lack of maintenance over time. |
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FS |
1 |
Qwa Qwa Guest House |
** |
Incomplete chalets due to budget depletion. |
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2 |
Vredefort Dome Interpretation Centre |
** |
Interpretation Centre completed however there were structural defects due to geotechnical instability. |
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3 |
Monontsha Access Road |
** |
Incomplete access road due to budget depletion. |
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KZN |
1 |
Muzi Pan |
** |
Chalets completed however with some defects/poor workmanship. |
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2 |
Isibhubhu |
** |
The project was completed however could not be handed over without occupation certificate. |
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LP |
1 |
Phiphidi Waterfall |
** |
Incomplete chalets due to contractual disputes with the Implementing Agent whose contract lapsed. |
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2 |
The Oaks |
** |
Incomplete chalets due to contractual disputes with the Implementing Agent whose contract lapsed. |
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3 |
Ngove |
** |
Some chalets not completed due to budget depletion |
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4 |
Tisane |
** |
Incomplete chalets due to budget depletion |
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5 |
VhaTsonga |
** |
Incomplete rondavels due to budget depletion and poor workmanship |
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NC |
1 |
Kamiesburg |
** |
Incomplete ablution facilities, campsite and chalets due to budget depletion |
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2 |
Platfontein |
** |
Chalets and kitchen completed. Structural defects post completion due in part to geotechnical issues and drainage. |
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NW |
1 |
Manyane Lodge |
** |
Incomplete restaurant. Conference centre not done. Damages to the completed chalets from fire and vandalism. Budget depletion. |
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2 |
Lehurutshe Bird and Trophy Hunting |
** |
Completed and not ready for however not ready be handed due to lack of Occupation certificate. |
I have met with DBSA to discuss the poor performance and advised the Department to establish a project management unit to conduct oversight.
** Application of the POPI Act