Question NW2812 to the Minister of Tourism

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02 October 2023 - NW2812

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism

(1) With reference to tourism projects (a) in the past three financial years and (b) since 1 April 2023, which specified projects were initiated respectively, and in each case, (i) on what date was each project initiated and (ii) which of the projects were completed and not completed; (2) what are the (a) actual completion dates for each completed project in each case and (b) deadlines by which the incomplete projects were to be concluded in each case; (3) what were the (a) dates on which it was decided that each project was incomplete in each case and (b) reasons for each project not being completed by the set deadline in each case; (4) what total (a) budget was allocated to each incomplete project in each case and (b) amounts were spent on each incomplete project in each case?

Reply:

1 (a) See table below

1 (b) No projects were initiated since 1 April 2023. The projects initiated since 2020/21 financial year are listed in the table below.

2 (a) and (b) - See table below

3 (a) and (b) - See table below

4 (a) and (b) - See table below

Please note

Practical completion – It is a stage of completion as certified by the Professional Service Provider where the work has been completed and is free of patent defects other than minor defects identified in the list for completion. The facility can be used for the intended purpose.

Works completed – Completion of works as per the scope of works and contract and the employer is entitled to possession of the works and site.

Projects

(1)(i) On what date was each project initiated

(1)(ii) Which of the projects were completed and not completed

(2)(a) What are the actual completion dates for each completed project in each case

(2)(b) What are the deadlines by which the incomplete projects were to be concluded in each case

(3)(a) What were the dates on which it was decided that each project was incomplete in each case

(3)(b) What were the reasons for each project not being completed by the set deadline in each case

(4)(a) What total budget was allocated to each incomplete project in each case

(4)(b) What total amounts were spent on each incomplete project in each case

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Khomani San Interpretative Centre and Narrative Development

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in March 2020

Completed

Construction started in June 2021

and was completed in March 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Nwanedi Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in January 2023

and was completed in July 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Blouberg Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in January 2023

and was completed in July 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Musina Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in January 2023

and was completed in July 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Makapans Valley WHS

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in January 2023

and was completed in July 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Modjadji Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in January 2023

and was completed in July 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Manyeleti Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in January 2023

and was completed in July 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Andover Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in January 2023

and was completed in July 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

SS Skosana Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in January 2023

and was completed in June 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Double Mouth Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in January 2023 and was completed in July 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Khayelitsha Lookout Hill

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in December 2022

and was completed in June 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

De Hoop Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in December 2022

and was completed in June 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Wolvekloof Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in December 2022

and was completed in June 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Goukamma Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in December 2022

and was completed in June 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Kogelberg Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in December 2022

and was completed in June 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Oviston Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion). PC was granted on 01.09.2023

Construction started in Jan 2023

and was completed in Sept 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project was affected by hunting season. Contractor had limited access to site causing delay against the baseline PC date

Project completed

Cedarberg Wilderness

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in

and was completed in June 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Nyandeni

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in August 2022

and was completed in Aug 2023

Project completed

Project completed

The initial phase of the project was not completed due to budget shortfall.

Project is currently completed through the DBSA contract.

Project completed

Western Tembuland Lodge

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed

(Works completion)

Construction started in July 2022

and completed in June 2023

Project completed

Project completed

The initial phase of the project was not completed due to budget shortfall.

Project is currently completed through the DBSA contract

Project completed

Maluti Hiking and Horse Trail

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed

(Works completion)

Construction started in July 2022

and completed in June 2023

Project completed

Project completed

The initial phase of the project was not completed due to poor workmanship.

Project is currently completed through the DBSA contract.

Project completed

Monontsha Access Road

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in September 2022

and completed in September 2023

Project completed

Project completed

The initial phase of the project was not completed due to budget shortfall.

Project is currently completed through the DBSA contract.

Project completed

Songimvelo Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in January 2023

and completed in September 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Thomas Baines Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Completed (Practical completion)

Construction started in February 2023

and completed in September 2023

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

Project completed

WORK IN PROGRESS PROJECTS

               

Tshahogwe Game Farm

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction is about 56% towards completion.

Construction is in progress

2023-11-14

Completion date not yet due

Completion date not yet due

Budget R24,991,978

Exp R8,856,601

Mtititi Game Farm

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction is about 89% towards completion.

Construction is in progress

2023-11-07

Completion date not yet due

Completion date not yet due

Budget R26,073,422

Exp R13,510,035

Mapate Recreational Social Tourism Facility

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction in progress, about 72% towards completion.

Construction is in progress

2023-10-03

Completion date not yet due

Completion date not yet due

Budget: R25,654,359

Exp: R8,640,430,66

LP Matsila Lodge

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction in progress, about 55% towards completion.

Construction is in progress

2024-01-05

Completion date not yet due

Completion date not yet due

Budget R40,221,328

Exp R9,289,770

Nandoni Dam

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Contractor appointed. Site was handed over to the contractor on 08.09.2023.

Construction is in progress

2024-07-08

Completion date not yet due

Completion date not yet due

Budget R35,656,655

Exp R1,624,755

Numbi Gate - Mdhluli Cultural Centre

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction in progress, about 12% towards completion.

Construction is in progress

2024-03-26

Completion date not yet due

Completion date not yet due

Budget R33,009,600

Exp R2,681,202.38

Numbi Gate - Nkambeni Community Centre

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction in progress, about 8% towards completion

Construction was halted due to land claim challenges. The Department is intervening.

2024-03-26

Completion date not yet due

Completion date not yet due

Budget R23,724,670

Exp R2,485,333

Mpofu and Fordyce Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction in progress, about 28% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2023-12-02

Completion date not yet due

Not Applicable

Budget R3,370,866

Exp R1,404,286

Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction in progress, about 80% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2023-09-30

Completion date not yet due

Not Applicable

Budget R3,190,962

Exp R2,039,944

Cwebe and Dwesa Nature Reserves

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction in progress, about 20% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2023-12-01

Completion date not yet due

Not Applicable

Budget R4,599,194

Exp R830,624

Gariep Dam Resort

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction in progress, about 90% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2023-12-31 (Proposed revised Practical Completion date)

Project is in progress

Slow performance of the contractor. The project is now in penalties

Budget R4,146,014

Exp R1,145,953

Phillip Saunders Resort

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction in progress, about 70% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2023-10-30

(Revised proposed Practical Completion date

2023-12-31)

Completion date not yet due

Additional scope of work requested by end under/client and extension of time under review to determine the completion date

Budget R4,830,059

Exp R2,464,793

Maria Moroka Resort

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction in progress, about 70% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2023-09-15

(Revised proposed Practical Completion date

2023-12-31)

Not Applicable

Slow performance of the contractor. The project is now in penalties

Budget R4,526,601

Exp R836,120

Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction in progress, about 99% towards completion.

Construction is in progress

2023-08-14

(Revised proposed Practical Completion date

2023-09-29)

Not Applicable

Slow performance of the contractor. The project is now in penalties

Budget R5,187,975

Exp R2,773,746

Doornkloof Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction in progress, about 50% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2023-11-23

Completion date not yet due

Not Applicable

Budget R3,323,874

Exp R1,155,025

Rolfontein Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction in progress, about 60% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2023-11-23

Completion date not yet due

Not Applicable

Budget R3,968,732

Exp R1,576,356

Goegap and Witsand Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction in progress, about 59% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2023-11-23

Completion date not yet due

Not Applicable

Budget R7,879,259

Exp R3,187,007

Product Enhancement at Anton Lembede Museum Ethekwini Municipality (KZN)

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction in progress, about 10% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2024-02-28

Completion date not yet due

Not Applicable

Budget R22,066,867

Exp R915,043

Product Enhancement at Sol Plaatjie Museum (NW)

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Contractor appointed. Construction in progress, about 1% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2023-12-29

Completion date not yet due

Not Applicable

Budget R22,066,867

Exp R915,043

Royal Khalanga

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Construction in progress, about 26% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2024-03-25

Completion date not yet due

Not Applicable

Budget R16,610,039

Exp R2,252,210

Qatywa Lodge

Project initially not completed in 2016.

The project resumed in 2020 under the DBSA contract

Construction in progress, about 45% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2024-03-12

Completion date not yet due

The initial phase of the project was not completed due to budget shortfall.

Project is currently in the process of being completed through the DBSA contract

Initial incomplete phase

Budget: R 23,750,000

Exp: R 23,288,668

Current Phase

Budget: R37,059,884

Exp: R17,434,079

Mthonsi Lodge

Project initially not completed in 2016.

The project resumed in 2020 under the DBSA contract

Construction is in progress, about 73% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2023-11-30

Completion date not yet due

The initial phase of the project was not completed due to budget shortfall.

Project is currently in the process of being completed through the DBSA contract

Initial incomplete phase

Budget: R 28,215,000

Exp: R 27,531,883

Current Phase

Budget: R35,105,786

Exp: R19,299,000

QwaQwa Guest House

Project initially not completed in 2018.

The project resumed in 2020 under the DBSA contract

Construction is in progress, about 98% towards completion. Practical completion anticipated for 30.10.2023.

Construction is in progress

2023-09-18

(Revised proposed Practical Completion date

2023-10-30)

Completion date revised to Oct 2023

The initial phase of the project was not completed due to budget shortfall.

Project is currently in the process of being completed through the DBSA contract. The design for the sewer had to be changed hence the delay in completion of the project

Initial incomplete phase

Budget: R21,875,949 Exp: R17,945,269.74

Current Phase

Budget: R23,008,994

Exp: R18,960,588

Vredefort Dome Interpretation Centre

Project initially not completed in 2012.

The project resumed in 2020 under the DBSA contract

Construction is in progress, about 37% towards completion.

Construction was halted

2023-10-17

Completion date not yet due

The initial phase of the project was completed however there were structural defects due to geotechnical instability.

Project is currently in the process of being completed through the DBSA contract. However, construction was stopped due to poor contractor performance. Contractor was terminated. DBSA currently looking for a replacement

Initial incomplete phase

Budget: R 3,009,453

Exp: R 2,927,652

Current phase

Budget: R26,320,876

Exp: R6,695,541

Isibhubhu

Project initially not completed in 2011.

The project resumed in 2020 under the DBSA contract

Construction in progress, about 80% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2023-09-16

(Revised proposed Practical Completion date

2023-11-15)

Completion date revised to Nov 2023

The initial phase of the project was completed however not maintained over time.

Project is currently in the process of being completed through the DBSA contract. Project experienced slow performance of contractor at commencement of project due to cash constrains and material sourcing challenges. DBSA loan facility assisted in the procurement of material and contractor performance improved. Suspension of work due to annual reed dance also delayed progress

Initial incomplete phase

Budget: R 15,000,000

Exp: R 14,889,708

Current Phase

Budget: R33,149,775

Exp: R12,606,711

The Oaks

Project initially not completed in 2019.

The project resumed in 2020 under the DBSA contract

Construction in progress, about 36% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2024-02-07

Completion date not yet due

The initial phase of the project was not completed due to budget shortfall.

Project is currently in the process of being completed through the DBSA contract

Initial incomplete phase

Budget: R 26,550,216

Exp: R 25,483,869

Current phase

Budget R28,542,771

Exp R6,151,499

Ngove

Project initially not completed in 2016.

The project resumed in 2020 under the DBSA contract

Construction in progress, about 20% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2024-02-06

Completion date not yet due

The initial phase of the project was not completed due to budget shortfall.

Project is currently in the process of being completed through the DBSA contract

Initial incomplete phase

Budget: R 20,133,951

Exp: R 19,993,013

Current Phase

Budget: R 33,167,262

Exp: R1,824,192

Tisane

Project initially not completed in 2015.

The project resumed in 2020 under the DBSA contract

Construction in progress, about 53% towards completion

Construction is in progress

2024-01-05

Completion date not yet due

The initial phase of the project was not completed due to budget shortfall.

Project is currently in the process of being completed through the DBSA contract

Initial incomplete phase

Budget: R 18,810,000

Exp: R 18,299,799

Current Phase

Budget: R30,374,169

Exp: R9,320,845

Lehurutshe Bird and Trophy Hunting

Project initially not completed in 2009.

The project resumed in 2020 under the DBSA contract

Contractor procurement finalised and contractor appointed. Construction will commence in Oct 2023

Contractor procurement was finalised

2024-03-26

Completion date not yet due

The initial phase of the project was not completed due to budget shortfall.

Project is currently in the process of being completed through the DBSA contract

Initial incomplete phase

Budget: R 2,827,500

Exp: R 2,809,808

Current Phase

Budget: R22,917,686

Exp: R1,099,089

Phiphidi Waterfall

Project initially not completed in 2019.

The project resumed in 2020 under the DBSA contract

Contractor appointed. Site was handed over to the contractor on 08.09.2023.

Contractor procurement was finalised

2024-07-16

Completion date not yet due

The initial phase of the project was not completed due contractual disputes with the Implementing Agent.

Project is currently in the process of being completed through the DBSA contract

Initial incomplete phase

Budget: R 29,477,099

Exp: R 23,264,771.67

Current Phase

Budget: R23,350,230

Exp: R1,176,489

Muzi Pan

Project initially not completed in 2015.

The project resumed in 2020 under the DBSA contract

Contractor procurement finalised. DBSA currently preparing contract documents. Construction will commence in Oct 2023.

Contractor procurement was finalised

Completion date will be determined once the contract is signed

Completion date is yet to be determined

The initial phase of the project was not completed due to budget shortfall.

Project is currently in the process of being completed through the DBSA contract

Initial incomplete phase

Budget: R 12,447,480

Exp: R 11,887,690

Current Phase

Budget: R18,376,724

Exp: R540,983

Manyane Lodge

Project initially not completed in 2016.

The project resumed in 2020 under the DBSA contract

Contractor procurement phase. Tender evaluation has been completed

Contractor procurement is in progress

Completion date will be determined once the contractor is appointed

Completion date is yet to be determined

The initial phase of the project not completed due to budget shortfall.

Project is currently in the process of being completed through the DBSA contract

Initial incomplete phase

Budget: R 48,465,113

Exp: R 47,884,114

Current Phase

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

Lotamoreng Dam

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in Nov 2020

Construction tender went out on 04.09.2023. Briefing was on 12.09.2023. Tender closes on 28.09.2023

This is a re-tender.

Contractor procurement is in progress

Completion date will be determined once the contractor is appointed

Completion date is yet to be determined

Not Applicable

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

VhaTsonga

Project initially not completed in 2011.

The project resumed in 2020 under the DBSA contract

Contractor procurement stage

Contractor procurement is in progress

Completion date will be determined once the contractor is appointed

Completion date is yet to be determined

The initial phase of the project was not completed due to poor workmanship.

Project is currently in the process of being completed through the DBSA contract

Budget and expenditure on the initial incomplete phase

Budget: R 9,185,000

Exp: R 9,068,064

Current Phase

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

Kamiesburg

Project initially not completed in 2011.

The project resumed in 2020 under the DBSA contract

Design Development stage

Design development is in progress

Completion date will be determined once the contractor is appointed

Completion date is yet to be determined

The initial phase of the project was not completed due to budget shortfall.

Project is currently in the process of being completed through the DBSA contract

Budget and expenditure on the initial incomplete phase

Budget: R 5,100,000

Exp: R 4,815,074

Current Phase

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

Platfontein

Project initially completed in 2017 however with structural defects.

The project resumed in 2020 under the DBSA contract

Concept stage

Concept development is in progress

Completion date will be determined once the contractor is appointed

Completion date is yet to be determined

The initial phase of the project was completed however there were structural defects post completion

Project is currently in the process of being completed through the DBSA contract

Budget and expenditure on the initial incomplete phase

Budget: R 32,206,320

Exp: R 32,072,057

Current Phase

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

 

Hluleka Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Concept stage

Concept development is in progress

Completion date will be determined once the contractor is appointed

Completion date is yet to be determined

Not Applicable

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

JL Dube Precinct

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Design Development stage

Design development is in progress

Completion date will be determined once the contractor is appointed

Completion date is yet to be determined

Not Applicable

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Contractor tender evaluation

Contractor procurement is in progress

Completion date will be determined once the contractor is appointed

Completion date is yet to be determined

Not Applicable

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

Product Enhancement at McGregor Museum (NC)

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Contractor tender evaluation

Contractor procurement is in progress

Completion date will be determined once the contractor is appointed

Completion date is yet to be determined

Not Applicable

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

Product Enhancement at AmaHlubi Cultural Heritage (KZN)

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Concept stage

Concept development is in progress

Completion date will be determined once the contractor is appointed

Completion date is yet to be determined

Not Applicable

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

Product Enhancement at Lehurutshe Liberation Heritage Museum (NW)

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Concept stage

Concept development is in progress

Completion date will be determined once the contractor is appointed

Completion date is yet to be determined

Not Applicable

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

is appointed

Tourism development at Orange River Mouth (NC) as part of the Indi-Atlantic Route

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Design Development stage only. Will not proceed to the construction phase

Design development is in progress

Design planning to be completed in Oct 2023

Completion date is yet to be determined

Not Applicable

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

Tourism Development at Hole in the Wall (EC) as part of the Indi-Atlantic Route

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Design Development stage only. Will not proceed to the construction phase

Design development is in progress

Design planning to be completed in Oct 2023

Completion date is yet to be determined

Not Applicable

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

Tourism development at Harold Johnson Nature Reserve (KZN) as part of the the Indi-atlantic Route

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Design Development stage only. Will not proceed to the construction phase

Design development is in progress

Design planning to be completed in Oct 2023

Completion date is yet to be determined

Not Applicable

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

Mahikeng Hotel School

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Concept stage

Concept development is in progress

Completion date will be determined once the contractor is appointed

Completion date is yet to be determined

Not Applicable

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2020

Professional Service Provider procurement

Professional Service Provider Procurement stage

Completion date will be determined once the contractor is appointed

Completion date is yet to be determined

Not Applicable

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

SKA Visitor Interpretation Centre

Contract with the Implementing Agent signed in 2021

Design development stage

Design development is in progress

Completion date will be determined once the contractor is appointed

Completion date is yet to be determined

Not Applicable

Budget will be disclosed after contractor is appointed

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