Question NW3990 to the Minister of Public Works

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13 December 2017 - NW3990

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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:

      • 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

Budget will be determined as soon as the allocation processes are complete.

 

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