The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
(1)
(a)
(i) There are 22 Duplexes allocated to Department of Defense, totaling 44 units.
(ii) There are no houses located at Periwinkle Gardens.
(b)
(i) 42 units currently occupied by Department of Defense
(ii) None.
(c) 2 units are currently vacant but already allocated to SANDF officials who will occupy shortly.
(2)
(a) SANDF and Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) are responsible for Day to Day Maintenance. Based on the approved Maintenance guidelines responsibilities.
(b) Both Departments are responsible for the Repairs. Based on the approved Maintenance guidelines responsibilities. The refurbishment and renovations is the responsibility of DPWI.
(c) SANDF as the user Client is responsible for Fire and Safety mechanism
(3)
(a) An inspection was conducted by the DPWI and SANDF officials on the 03/04/2023
(b) Fire equipment is due for servicing and minor repairs (last service date is not visible: see attached picture)
(c) 2023 Servicing of Fire equipment: Client logged the calls which should be completed by Mid-July 2023.
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MR. S ZIKALALA, MP
MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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