Question NW2774 to the Minister of Basic Education
05 October 2017 - NW2774
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Basic Education
With reference to the undertaking by a certain person (name and details furnished) that the building of a school would commence in 2017 and be operational in 2019, (a) what monetary amount has been allocated to the building of the specified school, (b) on what date will (i) construction commence and (ii) the school be opened, (c) what will the capacity of the school be and (d) will it be a primary school or a high school?
Reply:
a) A budget of R 69 364 000.00 has been allocated for the construction of New Birch Acres Primary School.
b) (i) It is anticipated that construction will commence on 24/10/2017.
(ii) Anticipated opening date for the completed school is 12/01/2019.
c) The capacity of the school is 1 200 leaners.
d) A Primary School.