Question NW118 to the Minister of Tourism
07 August 2024 - NW118
Myburgh, Mr NG to ask the Minister of Tourism
What (a) are the full relevant details of the (i) role and (ii) purpose of the various buildings being constructed in the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Precinct Project, (b) is the total cost of the development and (c) is the envisaged date of completion?
Reply:
a) What are the (i) role and (ii) purpose of the various buildings being constructed in the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Precinct Project?
- Investment in destination development to attract more tourists.
- Outlined below is the scope of the construction work for the current project:
- A restaurant;
- An Interpretation Centre which includes vendor stalls, ablution facilities, curio shops, a booking office and a lecture theatre;
- Reception area and offices;
- External works and bulk infrastructure;
- In addition to the construction work, the project budget makes provision for furniture
(b) What is the total cost of the development? The total project budget is R 54 million.
(c) What is the envisaged date of completion? It is estimated the work will be complete by 30 September 2024
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Ms Patricia de Lillle, MP
Minister of Tourism
Date: 7 August 2024