Question NW3985 to the Minister of Public Works

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13 December 2017 - NW3985

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Figg, Mr MJ to ask the Minister of Public Works

(1) With reference to the construction of a braai facility, WCS: 052477, as indicated in his department’s presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Public Works on 14 November 2017, (a) what are the full relevant details of the (i) description of the facility and (ii) breakdown of the scope of work completed, (b) what is the purpose of the facility and (c)(i) where and (ii) at what Ministerial residence is it located; (2) are there other similar facilities that have been built for other Ministerial residences; if so, what are the relevant details of the (a) costs and (b) date of completion in each case?

Reply:

1. With reference to the construction of a braai facility, WCS: 052477, as indicated in the Portfolio Committee on Public Works on 14 November 2017:

a) What are the full relevant details of the:

Answer: The facility at the 3 residences is an external braai entertainment facility, (ii) The scope of works entailed the construction of enclosed braai facilities with roof covering.

b) What is the purpose of the facility:

Answer: To provide an external braai entertainment facility.

c) (i) where:

Answer: Cape Town

(ii) at what Ministerial residence is it located:

Answer: Groote Schuur Estate and Oranjezicht

2. Are there other similar facilities that have been built for other Ministerial residences:

Answer: see attach Annexure “A” for ease of reference.