-
PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
| |
FOR WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION NO: 1389
QUESTION PAPER NO 18: 25 SEPTEMBER 2009
DATE SUBMITTED:
MR J SELFE (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Whether any delay has been experienced in commissioning the new
correctional centre in Kimberley; if so, (a) when was it originally
scheduled to open, (b) when will it be opened, (c) what are the causes of
the delay and (d) what steps will she or her department take to speed up
the process?
NW1743E
REPLY
Yes, a delay has been experienced in the commissioning of the facility.
(a) The original opening date of the facility was 1 March 2009 based on
construction completion information reported by the National Department of
Public Works at the time.
(b) Based on the latest construction completion date of 30 October 2009
as reported by the National Department of Public Works, the opening of the
facility is scheduled during February 2010.
(c) Rectifying discrepancies in the âGenericâ documentation, bulk earth
work platforms not in line with generic documentation layout, strike in the
metal industry for delivering steel work components necessary for the
project, scope changes of converting production workshops into bakery and
textile workshops and abnormal inclement weather conditions.
(d) The Minister is in continuous consultation with the Minister of the
National Department of Public Works to expedite the completion of the
construction.