Question NW3243 to the Minister of Human Settlements
30 October 2023 - NW3243
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Human Settlements
With reference to temporary housing projects that have been initiated by the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (a) what is the total number of temporary relocation units (TRUs) that have been constructed in each temporary housing project, (b) what is the total cost of the specified TRUs and (c) who are the suppliers of the specified TRUs?
Reply:
(a)The total number of Temporary Relocation Units (TRUs) that have been constructed in each temporary housing project is 774. The breakdown of the project is as follows:
|
Housing Project |
Number of TRUs constructed |
Total cost of TRUs |
Suppliers of TRUs |
|
Mdantsane – Erven 81,82, 87 & 88 |
462 units |
R29 771 742.00 |
The Provincial Department of Human Settlements appointed the Housing Development Agency (HDA) as the implementing agent. The contractor appointed for the project is NJR Construction and the consultant is M Kona Consultants. |
|
Fynbos TRUs |
147 units |
R7 728 000.00 (inclusive of VAT) The first quotation received from Vitsha PM Consultants R6 325 000.00 (VAT inclusive) The second quotation received from SQT Construction and Civils |
The Provincial Department of Human Settlements appointed Vitsha PM Consultants and SQT Construction and Civils. |
|
Duncan Village (fire victims) |
165 units |
R9 031 375.65 (inclusive of VAT) |
Sekhekhaya Enterprise was appointed by the Provincial Department of Human Settlements. |