a) Currently, DCS has one upgrade project in execution at Parys for the construction of additional bed spaces. This project is underway and scheduled for completion during the 2022/23 financial year. The project is implemented by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). The construction is at 85% completion.
b) Building of new correctional centres can be summarised as follow:
Projects: Construction of new correctional centre |
Status |
Burgersdorp |
Tender advertised for the appointment of a construction contractor. Bid Adjudication stage with DPWI. Construction contractor appointment scheduled for the 2022/2023 financial year. |
Lichtenburg |
Project in design stages. Site clearance finalised, Construction contractor appointment scheduled for the 2022/2023 financial year. The project is in the process to be adopted from the DPWI, due to delays during the planning and design stages. |
Thohoyandou |
Site clearance stage: Project deferred due to budget constraints. |
Kirkwood |
Site identified. The feasibility studies are 80% complete. Project deferred due to budget constraints. |
Richards Bay |
Feasibility study stage. Project deferred due to budget constraints. |
Nigel |
Appointment of consultants to conduct Environmental Impact Assessments finalised. Project deferred due to budget constraints. |
Leeuwkop |
Appointment of consultants to conduct Environmental Impact Assessments finalised. Project deferred due to budget constraints. |
George |
Project deferred due to budget constraints. |
Voorberg |
Project deferred due to budget constraints. |
Klerksdorp |
Feasibility study and site clearance processes finalised. Project deferred due to budget constraints. |
Khayelisha |
Project deferred due to budget constraints. Site identification report completed. |
Bergville |
Project deferred due to budget constraints. Site identification report was completed. |
Potchefstroom |
Project deferred due to budget constraints. Site clearance processes not initiated. |
Losperfontein |
Project deferred due to budget constraints. Site clearance processes not initiated. |
Polokwane |
Project deferred due to budget constraints. A Township Establishment was approved by the Municipality in 2011. |
Port Shepstone |
Site clearance outstanding. |
Mouth Ayliff |
Project deferred due to budget constraints. Site clearance processes not initiated. |
Engcobo |
Project deferred due to budget constraints. Site clearance processes not initiated. |
Queenstown |
Project deferred due to budget constraints. Site clearance processes not initiated. |
East London |
Project deferred due to budget constraints. Site clearance processes not initiated. |
Durban |
Project deferred due to budget constraints. Site clearance processes not initiated. |
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