Question NW738 to the Minister of Public Enterprises
11 April 2017 - NW738
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
(1)Whether the (a) community and (b) Mossel Bay Local Municipality were consulted before the issuing of a tender by Transnet for conducting activities on portions of Erf 12459 and Erf 12460, known as the Mossel Bay Yacht and Boat Club, including the walk-on-moorings; if not, in each case, why not; if so, what are the full details of the public participation process that was followed in each case; (2) What (a) are the full details of the business plan of the successful bidder and (b) is the current status of the transfer of operations to the successful bidder; (3) Whether she will make a statement regarding the matter? NW797E
Reply:
(1)(a) The advert was placed in the local newspaper (Mossel Bay Advertiser) on the 06 May 2016.
(1)(b) It is not part of Transnet leasing Policy to consult the Local Municipalities when Transnet premises are advertised for leasing. The premises were advertised for leasing in an open, fair, equitable and transparent process.
(2)(a) As this is commercially sensitive information to the successful bidder, consent must first be sought prior to disclosing this information.
(2)(b) No transfer of operations has materialized because the current operator MBYBC refused to vacate the premises.
(3) No. Sufficient information are provided in the above answer. However interested parties are welcome to ask for additional information through the relevant offices.
Mogokare Richard Seleke Lynne Brown, MP
Director-General Minister of Public Enterprises
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