Question NW4196 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

Name of project

Location

Cost implications due to disruption

Repairs and Maintenance of Roof and Stabilizing of Foundation for Salvokop Radio Tech Unit Official Quarters

• Salvokop, Pretoria

• Business forum from the community of Salvokop disrupted the project and project experienced some delays, extension of time was granted to the contractor without additional cost

Durban High Court: Refurbishment and Renovations Including Upgrading Of Toilets and Additional Accommodation

• Durban Central

• Site was forcefully stopped by external forces at gun point and the contractor’s security and staff were removed from site and replaced by unknown security personnel.

• The stopped by on 1st February 2022 to 4th February 2022.

• The total standing time claim by the contractor was for the amount of R904 682 excl. vat for expense and loss for 4 days.

• The Dept. and ward councillor assisted in resolving all issues relating to the stoppage.

• The Contractor brought in additional armed security and there is no longer a threat from external elements and site work is proceeding well ahead.

Umlazi Complex Heritage: Repairs and Renovations to Office Building

• Umlazi

• Owner of the contractor managed to intervene.

• No cost implication.

Port Shepstone Magistrates Office: Construction of a New Building

• Port Shepstone

• Project was delayed for 3 days.

• No cost implications.

Durban Department of Labour: Durban Service Product: Repair and Renovations

• Durban Central

• 4 months delay.

• Estimated R120,000