Question NW3612 to the Minister of Tourism
27 November 2023 - NW3612
De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism
(a) What are the reasons that new building premises are sought for her department, (b) on what date (i) did the search commence and (ii) is it envisaged to conclude, (c) who was tasked with the function of finding premises and (d) what (i) is the monthly budget allocated, (ii) will be spent every month and (iii) are the terms and conditions?
Reply:
a) I have been informed that the Department is currently utilising 13 878.60m² of office space and requires approximately 16 948,20 m², hence the need for a building that will accommodate the needs but also to manage the costs through government ownership.
b) (i) The search commenced in 2016.
(ii) Due to current financial constraints, the process of new building is on hold.
c) Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
d) (i) and (ii) and (iii) Not applicable because the building project hasn’t commenced