Question NW3990 to the Minister of Public Works
13 December 2017 - NW3990
Dreyer, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Public Works
With reference to the Fernwood Master Plan, what is the: (a) purpose of the Fernwood facility; (b) total amount that has been spent in the past 10 years on upgrades and maintenance of the facility; (c) current value of the facility; (d) main purpose of the Fernwood Master Plan; (e) detailed breakdown and description of each project element or item; and (f) budget for each project element or item?
Reply:
3990. Mrs A M Dreyer (DA) asked the Minister of Public Works:
With reference to the Fernwood Master Plan, what is the:
a) Purpose of the Fernwood facility;
Answer: To provide a function venue as well as a sports and recreation facility for parliamentarians.
b) Total amount that has been spent in the past 10 years on upgrades and maintenance of the facility; R12, 411, 213.15
c) current value of the facility;
Answer: The Department is busy with the evaluation and a report will be made available.
d) Main purpose of the Fernwood Master Plan:
Answer: To do an environmental, historical and infrastructure status quo investigation to determine and develop the most appropriate use of Fernwood.
(e) & (f) Since it is a Master Plan, there is no budget allocated as yet. We envisage that the following projects will take place:
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- Tree works and removal of alien vegetation,
- Perimeter fencing and security,
- Restoration, renovations and upgrade of the Manor House and Long House,
- Construction of Sports and Recreation field,
- Construction of new Bowling Green Clubhouse,
- Construction of maintenance block,
- Conservation and upgrade of formal gardens and irrigation
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Budget will be determined as soon as the allocation processes are complete.