Question NW2235 to the Minister of Tourism
07 September 2017 - NW2235
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Tourism
(1) How many Social Responsibility Implementation (SRI) projects were completed since 2014; (2) (a) which SRI projects have not yet been completed and (b) what (i) is the total cost of the project and (ii) are the reasons for the incompletion?
Reply:
1. Number of completed Social Responsibility Implementation (SRI) projects since 2014 is thirty-two (32).
2. Infrastructure projects currently under implementation in Working for Tourism in terms of the EPWP
No. |
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(b)(i) what Is the total cost of the project |
(b)(ii) What are the reasons for the incompletion |
EASTERN CAPE |
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1 |
Six Day Hiking Trail ( Port st Johns to Coffee bay) |
Budget: R9,405,000 Transferred to date: R7,429,814 Actual expenditure: R7,401,395 |
The project is currently under implementation and is expected to be completed in December 2017. |
2 |
Upgrading of Kiwane Campsite |
Budget: R22,632,036 Transferred to date: R213,750 Actual expenditure: R213,750 |
This is a historical project which had stalled due the poor performance of the service provider. The Department has now appointed a new service provider to complete the project. The project is currently in the planning phase. The planning phase will be assessed by Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project. |
3 |
Mdantsane Lodge |
Budget: R13,537,500 Transferred to date: R570,000 Actual expenditure: R570,000 |
This is a new project currently in the planning phase. The planning phase will be assessed by GTAC team and advice will be provided on whether to proceed with the project or not, and if so the cost and approach to implement and complete the project. |
4 |
Mthonsi Lodge |
Budget: R28,215,000 Transferred to date: R27,531,883 Actual expenditure: R25,874,726 |
The service provider requested additional funding to complete outstanding deliverables. GTAC is assessing the request for additional funding and will advise the Department on the way forward. |
5 |
Qatywa Eco-Tourism Development |
Budget: R23,750,000 Transferred to date: R23,288,668 Actual expenditure: R21,021,031 |
The service provider requested additional funding to complete outstanding deliverables. GTAC is assessing the request for additional funding and will advise the Department on the way forward |
6 |
Western Tembuland |
Budget: R10,449,156 Transferred to date: R10,382,358 Actual expenditure: R9,557,581 |
This is a historical project which stalled due to budget short-fall. The project will be assessed by the GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project |
7 |
Establishment of Chalets at Nyandeni Great Place |
Budget: R7,600,000 Transferred to date: R7,546,800 Actual expenditure: R7,546,800 |
This is a historical project which stalled due to budget shortfall. The project will be assessed by the GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project |
8 |
Tenahead Mountain Lodge |
Budget: R2,925,000 Transferred to date: R2,574,842 Actual expenditure: R2,574,842 |
This is a historical project which stalled due to poor performance of the implementer. The project will be assessed by the GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project |
9 |
Rock Art Tourism Phase 2 |
Budget: R4,750,000 Transferred to date: R4,662,212 Actual expenditure: R4,414,103 |
This is a historical project which stalled poor performance of the implementer. The project will be assessed by the GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project |
10 |
Quakeni Great Place Cultural Village |
Budget: R20,500,000 Transferred to date: R20,380,886 Actual expenditure: R20,167,143 |
This is a historical project which stalled due to budget shortfall. The project will be assessed by the GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project. |
FREE STATE |
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11 |
Building a Guest House in Qwa Qwa |
Budget: R16,906,319 Transferred to date: R16,786,234 Actual expenditure: R14,765,498 |
Historical challenges with this project have been resolved and the Department appointed a new service provider to complete the project. The project is currently under implementation and is expected to be completed in March 2018. |
12 |
Masilonyane Information Centre |
Budget: R3,773,102 Transferred to date: R2,138,579 Actual expenditure: R2,034,358
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This project is currently in the implementation phase and is expected to be completed by December 2017. |
13 |
Empereni Hospitality Training Centre |
Budget: R18,810,000 Transferred to date: R760,000 Actual expenditure: R760,000 |
This is a new project in the planning phase. The planning phase will be assessed by GTAC team and advice will be provided whether to proceed with the project or not, and if so advice on the approach to implement the project. |
14 |
Vredefort Dome Interpretation Center |
Budget: R15,000,000 Transferred to date: R0 Actual expenditure: R0 |
This is a historical project which had stalled due to poor performance of the service provider. The Department has now appointed a new service provider to complete the project. The project is currently in the planning phase. The planning phase will be assessed by Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project. |
15 |
Barolong Boo Seleka |
Budget: R3,372,500 Transferred to date: R3,298,917 Actual expenditure: R3,174,621 |
This is a historical project which stalled poor performance of the service provider. The project will be assessed by GTAC and advice will be provided whether to complete it or not, and if so advice on the cost and approach to complete it. |
16 |
Sentinel Peak Car Park Access |
Budget: R11,432,622 Transferred to date: R11,213,297 Actual expenditure: R11,128,388 |
This is a historical project which stalled due to budget shortfall. The project will be assessed by the GTAC team and advice will be provided on whether to complete it or not, and if so advice on the cost and approach to complete it |
17 |
Infrastructure Development through Monontsha |
Budget: R13,526,330 Transferred to date: R12,548,922 Actual expenditure: R12,548,922 |
This project is stalled due to poor-performance by the Service Provider. The project will be assessed by GTAC and advice will be provided whether to complete it or not, and if so advice on the cost and approach to complete it. |
KWAZULU-NATAL |
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18 |
Ezemvelo Roofing Project |
Budget: R33,100,000 Transferred to date: R4,733,300 Actual expenditure: R 0
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This in a new project currently in the planning phase. |
19 |
Ezemvelo Midmar Infrastructure project |
Budget: R36,378,180 Transferred to date: R 18,009,000 Actual expenditure: R 0 |
This in a new project currently in the planning phase. |
20 |
Muzi Pan |
Budget: R12,447,480 Transferred to date: R11,887,691 Actual expenditure: R11,823,868 |
This project is stalled pending a decision on the request for additional funds to complete the project. The project will be assessed by GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project. |
21 |
Lilani Hot springs |
Budget: R18,810,000 Transferred to date: R13,300,216 Actual expenditure: R12,857,024 |
This project is stalled due to poor-performance by the service provider. The project will be assessed by GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project. |
LIMPOPO |
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22 |
Mukumbani Waterfalls -Phase 3 |
Budget: R23,738,732 Transferred to date: R23,606,943 Actual expenditure: R20,541,883 |
This project is currently in the implementation stage with an estimated completion dates in December 2017. |
23 |
Phiphidi Waterfalls Phase 2 |
Budget: R24,614,348 Transferred to date: R9,622,296 Actual expenditure: R3,695,107
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This project is currently in the implementation stage with an estimated completion dates in June 2018. The GTAC team will review the current project documentation and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project. |
24 |
The Oaks Project |
Budget: R26,550,216 Transferred to date: R11,956,015 Actual expenditure: R356,014 |
This project is currently in the implementation stage with an estimated completion dates in December 2018. The GTAC team will review the current project documentation and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project. |
25 |
Sekhukhune Project |
Budget: R13,356,938 Transferred to date: R69,864 Actual expenditure: R69,864 |
This is a historical project which had stalled due to poor performance of the service provider. The Department has now appointed a new service provider to complete the project. The project is currently in the planning phase. The planning phase will be assessed by Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project. |
26 |
24 Rivers |
Budget: R24,838,662 Transferred to date: R444,984 Actual expenditure: R444,984 |
This project is currently in the planning phase. The project will be assessed by GTAC and guidance will be provided on the cost and the approach to implement and complete the project. |
27 |
SanParks Mapungubwe Youth Hostel |
Budget: R24,838,662 Transferred to date: R12,000,000 Actual expenditure: R 0 |
This is a new project which is currently in the planning phase. The implementation phase is expected to start in 2018. |
28 |
Ngove Cultural Village - Phase 2 |
Budget: R20,133,951 Transferred to date: R19,993,014 Actual expenditure: R19,614,227 |
The service provider requested additional funding to complete outstanding deliverables. GTAC is assessing the request for additional funding and will advise the Department on the way forward |
29 |
Tisane Cultural Village |
Budget: R18,810,000 Transferred to date: R17,399,799 Actual expenditure: R17,399,710 |
The service provider requested additional funding to complete outstanding deliverables. The request will be assessed by GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project. |
30 |
VhaTsonga Cultural Village |
Budget: R9,185,000 Transferred to date: R9,068,064 Actual expenditure: R9,068,064 |
This is a historical project which was stalled due poor performance of the service provider. Forensic audit/investigation were instituted against that service provider. The project will be assessed by GTAC and guidance will be provided on whether the Department should complete the project or not; and if so the cost and approach to complete the project. |
MPUMALANGA |
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31 |
Mnisi Resort |
Budget: R9,784,583.52 Transferred to date: R148,465 Actual expenditure: R148,465 |
This is a historical project which was stalled due poor performance of the service provider. Forensic audit/investigation were instituted against that service provider. The Department has now appointed a new service provider to complete the project. The project is currently in the planning phase. The planning phase will be assessed by Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project. |
32 |
Bohlabela Cultural Village project |
Budget: R19,634,568 Transferred to date: R114,726 Actual expenditure: R114,726 |
Planning activities have yielded negative results and the project is recommended for cancellation. |
NORTHERN CAPE |
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33 |
NC Platfontein Lodge |
Budget: R27,313,294 Transferred to date: R16,227,733 Actual expenditure: R11,745,519
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This project is currently in the implementation stage with an estimated completion dates in June 2018. The GTAC team will review the current project documentation and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project. |
34 |
NC Kamiesburg Tourism Development |
Budget: R5,100,000 Transferred to date: R4,815,074 Actual expenditure: R4,881,394
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This is a historical project which was stalled due poor performance of the service provider. Forensic audit/investigation were instituted against that service provider. The project will be assessed by GTAC and guidance will be provided on whether the Department should complete the project or not; and if so the cost and approach to complete the project. |
NORTH WEST |
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35 |
Manyane Lodge Project |
Budget: R47,515,112 Transferred to date: R46,934,114 Actual expenditure: R46,908,930 |
The service provider requested additional funding to complete outstanding deliverables. The request will be assessed by GTAC team and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project. |
36 |
Lotlamoreng Dam project |
Budget: R13,276,373 Transferred to date: R0.00 Actual expenditure: R0.00 |
A new project in the planning phase. GTAC will be assessing the planning documents and advised the department on the way forward in implementation of the project. |
WESTERN CAPE |
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37 |
WC Agulhas Lighthouse Tourism Project (60 seater restaurant. reception area. interpretative center. curio shop. conference facility. vendor stalls. furniture. paving. walkways and associated services) |
Budget: R54,990,000 Transferred to date: R27,495,000 Actual expenditure: R0.00
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This is a new project currently in the planning phase. |
38 |
WC Agulhas Icon project |
Budget: R14,107,500 Transferred to date: R11,581,787 Actual expenditure: R3,241,821 |
This project is currently in the implementation stage with an estimated completion dates in March 2018. The GTAC team will review the current project documentation and advice will be provided on the cost and approach to complete the project. |