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VISION 2030=SMART CITY 1

EXECUTIVE MAYOR’S

100 DAYS IN OFFICE

REPORT

(18 AUGUST 2016 - 30 NOVEMBER 2016)

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Table of content

(i)Foreword of the Executive Mayor ............................................................................................... 4

(ii)Vision, Mission & Values ................................................................................................................. 6

1. Profile of the City ............................................................................................................................ 7

2.City Spatial Outline ........................................................................................................................... 7

3 Six Municipal Goals .......................................................................................................................... 8

4. Council Meetings Held .................................................................................................................... 8

4.1 Councilor’s Training .................................................................................................................. 8

5.Public Participation Process ............................................................................................................. 9

6. Leeto la Polokwane ......................................................................................................................... 9

7. Contribution Towards Education .................................................................................................. 10

7.1 External bursary scheme ........................................................................................................ 10

7.2 Internship programme ............................................................................................................ 10

8.Economic Development and Tourism ............................................................................................ 10

9 Provision of Basic Services ............................................................................................................. 11

9.1 Energy ..................................................................................................................................... 11

9.2 Water and Sanitation .............................................................................................................. 11

9.3 Roads and Storm Water .......................................................................................................... 12

10 Good Governance ........................................................................................................................ 13

11.Financial Management ................................................................................................................ 13

11.1 Annual Financial Statements ................................................................................................ 13

11.2 Investments .......................................................................................................................... 13

12.Awards Received .......................................................................................................................... 14

13.Human Settlement ....................................................................................................................... 14

13.1 Level 2 Housing Accreditation .............................................................................................. 14


13.2 Disteneng Relocation progress ............................................................................................. 14

13.3 Housing Allocation ................................................................................................................ 15

13.4 Selling of Residential Stands Progress .................................................................................. 15

13.5 Identification of Land for Student Accommodation ............................................................. 15

14 Waste Management .................................................................................................................... 16

16 SALGA Conference ....................................................................................................................... 18

17.Executive Mayor Debate Competition ......................................................................................... 19

18.National Book Week 2016 ........................................................................................................... 20

19.Polokwane Literary Fair ............................................................................................................... 20

20.Heritage Day Celebration at Moletjie Moshate ........................................................................... 21

21. Polokwane Housing Association (PHA) ....................................................................................... 21

21.1 PHA Projects Delivery ........................................................................................................... 21

21.2 Settlement of a Loan with the NHFC .................................................................................... 21

21.3 Ga-Rena Rental Village.......................................................................................................... 21

22 Special Focus ................................................................................................................................ 22

23. Major 2016/17 Infrastructure Projects Progress ........................................................................ 23


(i)Foreword of the Executive Mayor

It is with great gratitude that we appreciate the masses of the people of Polokwane who gave

us a not through their vote so that we can continue with the high pace of service delivery in

the municipality. This term presents an opportunity for us to continue with work that we have

started with the previous Council.

As a developmental municipality, we continue with our drive to be close to the people through

mobilization, information, education and empowerment. This we do because we want our

communities to hold us accountable on issues that affect their lives and their well-being. We

do this guided by the principle that we have put community participation and communication

at the centre of our activities.

Driven by our zeal to deliver come the end of the term, we have embarked on robust

and frank consultations with our communities, traditional leaders and the business

sector.

We have put in place mechanisms and systems to deal with the incorporation of the former

Aganang Municipality into Polokwane. Our planning is taking cognizance of that on issues

such as decentralization of municipal services to clusters and review of our communication

and marketing strategy.

Priority is being placed on water provision and conservation. We will be implementing the

replacement of asbestos pipes which will diminish water losses as a result of pipe burst. Our


conservation campaign continues in earnest. We have started a process to market Polokwane

as a destination with invest opportunities.

Allow me to take this opportunity to thank our residents and stakeholders for their supportive

relationship and for their patience. The Councilors' efforts and commitment to serve can never

go unnoticed and this will make Polokwane one of the most stable municipalities in our

province and country. We are proud to serve a community such as ours.

Polokwane Municipality Executive Mayor,

Cllr Thembi Nkadimeng


(ii)Vision, Mission & Values

The following represents the Vision, Mission and Values for the City of Polokwane:

Vision “The Ultimate in Innovation and Sustainable Development”

Mission “Provide cost effective services which promote sustainable livelihood

through socio economic development and good governance”

Values

Values Description

Sustainable

Development

Economic, Social and Environmental friendly approach in the

development of our Smart City.

Innovation Smart way to deliver services differently

Responsiveness To the needs of the community by treating them as customers

in a timely and considerate manner

Value Statement: Sustainable Development through Responsive Innovation


1. Profile of the City

1.Population Figures: Polokwane = 702 190 (2016) Aganang = 87 071 (2016), this is 70% of the total population which will be transferred

to Polokwane. The total population of Polokwane is 789 261

2. Employment Figures: Polokwane= 196 492 Aganang=41 017 Total =237 509

3.Key economic Activities: Polokwane = Community Services (32%), Finance (23%), Trade (22%). Aganang = Finance (57.4%), Community Services (19.3%), Trade (10.8%)

4. Growth Points: Polokwane (Provincial growth point), Mankweng (District Growth Point),

Sebayeng (Municipal Growth Point). Aganang: Ceres, Tibane, Maune and Mashashane

5. GDP: Polokwane= R48,4 billion; Aganang=R916 557 million

NB: Stats S.A still account for the statistics of Aganang and Polokwane municipality separately despite the relevant incorporation thus the separate reporting.

2.City Spatial Outline

Incorporated Aganang

Area


With the incorporation of former Aganang municipality, Polokwane Municipality now has 7 Clusters that should be provided with services i.e:

1) City Cluster 2) Seshego Cluster 3) Mankweng Cluster 4) Molepo/Chuene/Maja Cluster 5) Sebayeng/Dikgale Cluster 6) Moletjie Cluster 7) Aganang Cluster

The number of wards has now increased from 38 to 45 wards

3 Six Municipal Goals

The following priorities/Goals form the basis guiding the municipality’s daily operations:

Six Municipal Goals

1) Improved efficiency and effectiveness of Municipal administration.

2) Improved provision of basic and environmental services in a sustainable way to our

communities.

3) Improved social protection and education outcomes.

4) Increased economic growth, job creation and Sustainable human settlement.

5) Improve community confidence in the system of local government.

6) Enhanced Financial Viability and Improved Financial Management.

4. Council Meetings Held

18 August 2016 - (Inauguration of the 4th Council)

19 September 2016

28 September 2016

19 October 2016

27 October 2016

4.1 Councilor’s Training

As part of our plans to strengthen oversight and efficiency, the Municipality collaborated with

the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) to organise a Councillor induction

programme. This will be an ongoing process to ensure that Councillors understand the

environment under which they operate so they can be able to respond better to issues

affecting their communities. Further that partnerships entered into with the institution of higher

learning will by the end of the term yield capacitated Councillors.

Councillors Induction on internal operations was held from the 24 -25 August 2016

SALGA training for all Councilors was conducted from 29 August - 2 September 2016

at New Peter Mokaba Stadium.


Additional training on IDP has been secured with SALGA as per Councillors request,

a date of which should be confirmed soon.

5.Public Participation Process

The following Public Participation Meetings were convened with Municipal Stakeholders i.e.

1) The IDP /Budget/PMS Representative forum to present the 2017/18 IDP Status Quo

Report was held on the 29 September 2016.

2) The first imbizo with the Aganang Cluster Community was held on the 31 October

2016. (Attended by 891 community Members)

The intension of this imbizo was to re assure the incorporated communities of the

commitment to serve them as a local government.

6. Leeto la Polokwane

The City has just Launched the name of our IRPTS – Leeto la Polokwane on the 26

August 2016.

The Municipality allowed its residence to name their transport system through intensive

public participation processes. Some of which allowed for creativity in suggesting a

name that emulates and represent the culture of Polokwane.


The Public Transport System is intended to transform the public transport sector

through the provision of a high-quality and affordable public transport system in line

with the national policy. The Public Transport System will also be aimed at reducing

the overall journey times for public transport users.

The key characteristics of the system will be an improvement in access between

residential areas and major economic nodes. The main objective of the Public

Transport System is therefore, to provide new and attractive road-based public

transport services.

Successfully held the October Transportation Months Walk and Cycle at Seshego

Submitted a credible business plan to both National Treasury and National

Department of Transport

Held successful engagements with the Taxi industry

Re-appointed 5 major service providers for construction

7. Contribution Towards Education

7.1 External bursary scheme

Although education is not the core function of Polokwane Municipality, the municipality

has a bursary scheme.

The main objective of the external bursary scheme is to fulfil one of the strategic pillars

of smart people. An advert for internal and external bursary for 2017/18 Financial Year

was issued and closed on the 11 November 2016.

7.2 Internship programme

In furtherance of the strategic objective an advert was also issues for internship programme

which closed on the 7th October 2016.

8.Economic Development and Tourism

Addressed more than 100 entrepreneurs at Fusion Boutique during Investment

seminar.

Seshego Industrial Park was Launched and re-opened which will contribute to among

other activities enhance growing economy of Polokwane.

Business meetings held with stakeholders.

Sectoral developmental support through trainings, seminars and workshops held.

Hosted the 2nd networking session for the Polokwane Tourism Industry with Polokwane

Tourism Association.

Participated in the Global Entrepreneur Week activities 14 – 19 November 2016

Hosted Limpopo Economic Summit

Creation of jobs through EPWP (831 in various sector-1st quarter)

Limpopo Sports Business Breakfast


9 Provision of Basic Services

9.1 Energy

Plans are still in place to improve the Electricity supply through Construction of Bakone

Sub – Station.

PPP – alternative Funding Model for Solar Energy tender advertised

Obtaining a loan to electrify 7533 Households in rural Villages

DBSA approval of Loan – projects completed

Cable Theft Challenges – we have installed cameras in Main substation including 24-

hour monitoring. We are looking at alternative solutions including the discussions with

provincial government through CSIR, to pilot such prevention in Polokwane.

9.2 Water and Sanitation

Polokwane Waste Water Treatment

Anglo platinum allocated R80 M to the upgrade of the Polokwane Waste Water

Treatment Plant to increase the capacity of the plant by 6Ml.The project is progressing

well and it is 52% complete.

PPP - Asbestos Pipes Replacement

Department of Water and Sanitation(DWS) has co-funded this project and R 130

million has been made available for 2016/17 financial year.

Project is divided into three areas i.e. City, Annadale and Seshego. Three contractors

have been appointed for this project.

The construction period is 12 months for Seshego and Annadale and 24 months for

the City. The site handover for City and Seshego were done and contractors are busy

with site establishment.

The municipality has prioritized water and sanitation in the rural areas

Water is supplied to the communities through 14 Regional Water Schemes. Each

scheme is allocated project per financial year. Out of the 14 regional water schemes

six projects are completed and 9 are in progress. The Municipality is still facing Water

Shortage Challenges; Various Campaigns have been held in local radio stations and

Newspapers to encourage the Communities to save water.

Polokwane is a water scares area and the need to preserve and save water is critical.


Smart Metering project

The Smart Metering Project is in the process of advertisement to procure the service

provider.

Progress on Waste Water Treatment Works

Consultant is busy with preliminary investigations and designs. Department of Water

and Sanitation(DWS) has made R 50 million available for 2016/17 financial year.

Seshego Waste Plant Progress

The refurbishment of Seshego Waste Water Treatment Plant is 100% completed and

the plant is back to its normal operations.

9.3 Roads and Storm Water

Roads conditions and Backlogs is still a major Challenge: Approximately 6142km of

backlog of gravel roads including former Aganang is being managed by the Municipality and

currently Consultants have been appointed to do the design for the upgrading. Approximately

10km to 15km of gravel roads will be surfaced each financial year.


Rehabilitation of old road Infrastructure is still a priority: The Municipality has prioritized

rehabilitating of old roads infrastructure and storm water control in City, Seshego and

Mankweng and currently consultants have been appointed to do the designs.

Re-gravelling of Roads in Rural Areas and addressing Storm water in Municipal clusters is

still a priority: Annual Contractors have been appointed for Re-gravelling and construction of

low level bridges in various clusters.

Achievements to date:

3 low level bridges have been Constructed (EPWP program)

105.6km of roads regravelled

1160km of roads bladed

43840m2 of roads patched

13 speed humps constructed

100m of storm water Upgraded

10 Good Governance

Priority is to have a clean, efficient administration that is responsive to the needs of our

people

Placement of all Aganang Employees has been completed

Key vacant positions have been advertised including the Municipal Manager Position

Polokwane Municipality’s Governance and Financial Management has improved

The Traditional Leaders Representatives of Ga-Maraba. Ga-Matlala and Ga-

Mashashane were warmly welcomed into the Polokwane Council.

During engagement with the business community, the Municipality has encouraged

Business to assist the Municipality to fight fraud and corruption by not being part of

corrupt activities. Stakeholders were informed about the anti-fraud hotline 0800 20 50

53 managed by an independent company.

11.Financial Management

11.1 Annual Financial Statements

Submission of Annual Financial Statements was on time to Auditor General

Debt collection has improved, Collection rate of 88%.

11.2 Investments

Council has R 246,000,800.00 of investments at an average rate of 8.75% per annum.

Conditional grants are cash backed at all times through investments.

The municipality has established a sinking fund to repay future long-term debt on AC

Pipes. The premium on the sinking fund will be ring-fenced for the purpose of

maintenance on water related infrastructure. The fund is being invested at CPIX +

guaranteed 5%. The capital of the sinking fund is also guaranteed.

Successfully raise R470 million loan to fund strategic capital projects


The City received an Unqualified audit opinion for 2015/16 financial year.

12.Awards Received

The following awards has been received by City of Polokwane:

1. PMR Africa Award = Being the most Pro-active Mayor in Limpopo Province.

2. IMFO awards Received = (03 Oct 2016 - 05 Oct 2016)

Best improved Clean Audit Municipality (With Opinion)

Polokwane Housing Association as an Entity

Risk Management Unit

13.Human Settlement

13.1 Level 2 Housing Accreditation

Polokwane Municipality was assessed on the 5th September 2016 by the appointed Provincial

Accreditation Panel. The aim was to advice the MEC for Human Settlements on merits of the

application and formulates recommendations based on the assessment level of readiness of

City of Polokwane to perform housing functions in terms of the Municipal Accreditation

Framework.

The Municipality is waiting for the outcome of the assessment estimated to be finalized by

March 2017 pending the finalization/Sign off by the MEC.

13.2 Disteneng Relocation progress

1690 residents have been relocated and resettled in demarcated (formalized) sites which were

1719 in number, only 29 stands short to complete the project.


13.3 Housing Allocation

2016/17 financial year, CoGHSTA appointed Eight (8) contractors to build 750 Housing units

(RDP) in different wards of the Municipality including Aganang. Most of them have started

with Construction work.

13.4 Selling of Residential Stands Progress

Sites were recently sold in Bendor and Pietersburg Extension 11 amounting to

estimated revenue of R48 million rand.

Nirvana Extension 11, managed to raise revenue of R20 million rand in the past two

years alone.

The selling of sites is another route the municipality is taking to address the housing

backlog and gap market, as peoples can incrementally build for themselves on the

purchased sites.

Plan to release the residential sites in Polokwane Extension 79 and 72 are underway.

13.5 Identification of Land for Student Accommodation

Erf 20802 – 20815 and 20818 – 20821 Polokwane Extension 106 zoned Residential 3

have already been advertised for student accomodation.

Some other erven in Polokwane Extenstion 79 have also been advertised for high

density residentail developments.

Additionally, Council has adopded the CBD Urban Renewal Strategy of which one of its objectives was to identify a strategy to curb illegal accommodation and devise a means for student accommodation.

The area in downtown CBD is in such a decay state, and vulnerable students are residing here in appalling state.

The list of five institutions namely the University of Limpopo, UNISA Polokwane Campus, TUT Polokwane Campus, Capricorn FET College, Boston City Campus and Business College which developers and the Municipality could partner with in order to meet the demand for student accommodation within the CBD.

Only three of these institutions currently have accommodation available - University of Limpopo located in Mankweng, TUT Polokwane Campus and Capricorn FET College both located in Polokwane Town.

The majority of illegal land uses are located within the north-western part of the CBD as depicted (Buite, Boom, Bok, Dahl, Devenish, Excelsior and Onder street).

The majority of illegal land uses relate to student boarding accommodation and rental units, (approximately 33 properties), Some of the most serious problems associated with illegal land uses are illegal water/ electricity connections and temporary partitions within building structures.


Amongst others, large numbers of people (up to 20 and more) use existing houses for informal accommodation purposes.

Plans to aquire the subject land is one of the priorities for affordable student housing and or social housing. Block 1 to 6.The Map Below indicate the location of block 1-6

14 Waste Management

Mankweng Buy back Centre

Mankweng Buy back Centre has been Leased to service provider from 01 November

2016 with a revenue of R 9800.00 per month to Council.

This project has Created jobs to the Mankweng Community through appointing local

beneficiaries (local labour).

The Mankweng Buy Back Centre has reduced the amount of waste to be transported

daily from Mankweng to landfill site in the City thus cutting on transportation costs and

extending life span of landfill site.

Makgaga Transfer Station


Makgaga Transfer Station was completed and handed over to the Municipality in

September 2016.

This Transfer Station will reduce illegal dumping in ward 16 at Moletjie and surrounding

areas. Jobs were created through recycling initiatives.

Makgaga transfer station will cut on transportation costs of acquiring additional trucks

to fierry waste to landfill site in the City 30 kms away (single trip).

Revenue collection office at the landfill site

As part of revenue Collection, a fee for disposal of waste at the Municipal Landfill has

been introduced, an amount of R51.30 per ton is charged. The Landfill site receives

20 000 tons of waste per month.

EPWP Waste Collection continuing in rural areas

The EPWP waste collection programme has created jobs for our rural communities,

this is done through litter picking on daily basis that improves the general cleanliness

in our rural villages.

Plans are still in place to ensure that all 7 Clusters / Rural villages have access to

Waste removal.

15 SPORT

The City of Polokwane Hosted Bafana Bafana for 2018 world Cup Qualification with

Senegal on the 12 November 2016.

Hosted Mayoral Charity Golf Cup

The Municipality hosted an annual Mayoral Charity Golf event which is aimed at raising

funds.

The funds are distributed to different NGO’s in the municipality.

The funds also contribute to the Mayoral Bursary funds whereby support is given to

needy student to be able to further their studies at different tertiary institutions.


Hosted Annual Indigenous Games at Seshego Stadium

Polokwane Municipality again became host to the annual National Indigenous games

that was held on 24th - 28th September 2016 at Seshego Stadium.

This was part of the strategic pillars about smart living and social cohesion.

This brings together participants from all 9 provinces of the country.

This raises the economic spin offs of the City and also afford an opportunity for

Limpopo province to display the different cultural diversities we have

16 SALGA Conference

Hosted Limpopo SALGA Conference where the Executive Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng

was elected as the new Salga Limpopo PEC Chairperson. As Deputy Chairperson was

elected Stan Ramaila, Moris Mataboge and John Mpe. Additional members are Julia

Mathebe, Jack Marlo, Kromwel Ntlemo, Nkakareng Rakgwale, Joyce Pila, Sophy

Makhubela and NEC Member, Florence Radzilane.

SALGA Conference was held from 20-21 September 2016.


17.Executive Mayor Debate Competition

This is an annual tournament that runs over five rounds, including as many schools as

are interested to register. A team is consist of 12-20 members. In total 48 teams from

both Government and Private Schools participated on 2016 Executive Mayor Debate

Competition.

The Debate finals for the junior teams were held on the 22 August 2016.The Grand

finale for Senior teams was held on the 24 August 2016.

The Final Debate was attended by 580 learners with their coaches/teachers.


18.National Book Week 2016

National Book Week is a dedicated week on the South African calendar to promote reading as a fun, pleasure activity to be enjoyed by all. National Book Week was developed in response to a study commissioned in 2007, by the South African Book Development Council (SABDC).

Reading statistics report that only 14% of the South African population is active book

readers, and a mere 5% of parents read to their children. National Book Week is an

important initiative in encouraging the nation to value reading as a fun and pleasurable

activity and to showcase how reading can easily be incorporated into one’s daily

lifestyle. The main target group for this program were children, the youth and one

segment dedicated to the reading clubs.

The City of Polokwane celebrated National Book Week from the 5-10 September

2016.

19.Polokwane Literary Fair

The Annual Polokwane Literary Fair is a critical arts initiative championed by City of Polokwane in collaboration with key strategic partners and is the only literary festival in Limpopo Province positioned to transform current discourse through activities such as the Writers in Conversation where influential minds and iconic thespians set forth to lead the “developmental agenda” through the arts. The Annual Polokwane Literary Fair is founded upon the following fundamental objectives: Developing Local Capacity by skilling art practitioners

Providing a platform to advance social cohesion among wide and diverse racial, cultural,

economic and age groups

Create a sustainable literary industry that contributes towards the local economy

Promote the culture of conversations and partnerships of strategic importance

Build dependable audiences and markets


The City of Polokwane held its 5th Annual Polokwane Literary Fair from 06-10 September

2016 in line with the National Book Week.

20.Heritage Day Celebration at Moletjie Moshate

On the 17th September 2016, City of Polokwane, through consultative process and

engagement, had the joy of being hosted by Moletjie Traditional Authority to celebrate

heritage Day Celebration at Moletjie Moshate.

The main objective was to celebrate heritage in different disciplines in the heritage

sector, which ranges from prehistoric past through to artistic expression and to

encourage the community to continue practicing past traditions.

21. Polokwane Housing Association (PHA)

21.1 PHA Projects Delivery

PHA projects have been put out on procurement process through the Public-Private

Partnership (PPP) model which entails long term lease of the properties. The PPP is

in the form of Built Operate and Transfer approach. The said projects are:

1) Student Accommodation earmarked on Ext 72 to deliver 450 student beds 2) Gap/Social Housing proposed on Ext 76 to deliver 190 social housing units 3) Ext 107 to deliver 741 GAP housing units

At this stage the request for qualification on all those projects have been advertised

on newspapers and National Treasury e-tender portal on 13 October 2016.

Compulsory briefing session for both projects was held on 21 October 2016. The bids

closed on 16 November 2016.

21.2 Settlement of a Loan with the NHFC

The PHA was able to settle the long term finance loan it had with National Housing

Finance Corporation. This has brought the much needed relief on the entity as this

enable it to focus its efforts on the much needed service delivery issues.

21.3 Ga-Rena Rental Village

Through the assistance of the Executive Mayor, the entity and the tenants at Ga-Rena

Rental Village have reached a mutual understanding in the management of the

property.

PHA has taken over the management of the project and the entity is now providing

the much needed essential maintenance services.

The Ga-Rena Rental Village comes out of a difficult era of rental boycotts and

Municipal services. However, the entity is working on a turnaround strategy to improve

the situation for the better.


22 Special Focus

Women Employees and Councilors Breakfast with the Executive Mayor in celebrating

Women’s Month was held on the 23 September 2016. (500 Women Attended)

Participated in the HIV and TB 90/90/90 strategy to FastTrack municipalities

Presentation of the 90/90/90 HIV and TB strategy to the Capricorn District Municipality

AIDS Council and key role players, on the 19 October 2016.

3 days HIV door-to-door campaign at Chebeng ending with HCT

Partnership with Department of Health on Treatment adherence club for people living

with HIV AIDS that takes place at the Municipal Special Focus Centre

Participated in the preparation of the National Golden Games and Annual General

Meeting for Older Persons from 21st - 28th October 2016.

Awareness Campaigns on the rights of Older Persons Ga-Maja was held on the 18th

October 2016

The Municipality achieved 2% disability employment equity target through employee

equity survey done in November 2016.

Re-establishment of the Youth Forum and Youth consultative and dialogue meeting on

the 3rd November 2016.

Continuous support of the Special Focus Sectors through quarterly forum meeting

(Gender Forum, Community Based Organization Forum, Older Persons Forum, Local

AIDS Council, Disability Forum)

Plans to establish Ward AIDS Councils to be chaired by Ward Councilors are

underway.


Process of establishment of Polokwane Junior City Council resumed during August

2016. (Junior Mayor and Council to start operating in January 2017)

Participated in the Africa Youth Transformation Conference held in Johannesburg on

the 9 - 10 November 2016.

HIV & Gender based Violence dialogue at Setumong in partnership with Capricorn

District Municipality and Office of the Premier held on the 25 August 2016

Motsepe Toy Distribution on the 25 November 2016.

Polokwane Special Focus Centre continues as a Condom distribution site, distributing

to Government, Non-government and business sectors.

The City of Polokwane Municipal Buildings has been upgraded with ramps for easy

access by people with disabilities.

23. Major 2016/17 Infrastructure Projects Progress

Project Description

Funding Source

2016/17 Allocated Budget

Project Status Challenges Interventions

Facility Management

Civic Centre refurbishment CRR 15,000,000 Implementation None None

Renovation of offices CRR 4,000,000 Tender None None

Furniture and Office Equipment CRR

2,600,000 Implementation None None

Upgrading of Offices Stadium

PTISG 7,000,000

Implementation Contractor is behind

schedule

Contractor is on terms.

Workers Residence( barracks ) CRR

4,000,000 Tender None None

Refurbishment of City Library and Auditorium CRR


Furniture and Equipment Molepo library CRR

600,000 Implementation None None

Refurbishment of Bakone Malapa museum CRR

875,000 Tender None None

Refurbishment of Westernburg Hall CRR


Upgrading of stores CRR 6,350,000 Implementation None None

Thusong Service Centre (TSC) -Mankweng CRR 2,350,000

Tender None None

Thusong Service Centre (TSC)-Moletjie cluster CRR 1,000,000

Tender None None

Renovation of existing Cluster offices CRR 2,000,000

Tender None None

Upgrading of city vehicle pound CRR



Project Description

Funding Source



Renovations- Traffic Auditorium, parade room and Training Facility CRR


Upgrading city license facility/ CRR


Upgrading of vehicle weighbridge CRR


Extension of landfill site CRR 300,000 Implementation None None

Rural transfer station ( Makgodu)

CRR 5,000,000 Design None None

Ladanna transfer station CRR 1,500,000 Tender None None

Roads & Storm water

Upgrading of Arterial road in SDA1 (Luthuli and Madiba park)

MIG

6,000,000

Planning (Design stage)

Late appointment of Consultants

Consultants had been appointed and were requested to fast track finalization of the designs

Ntsime to Sefateng

MIG

6,000,000



Consultants had been

appointed and were

requested to fast track

finalization of the

designs

Semenya to Matekereng MIG

6,000,000




appointed and were


finalization of the

designs

Upgrading of internal streets in Toronto

MIG

6,000,000




appointed and were


finalization of the

designs

Sebayeng village(ring road) MIG

6,000,000




appointed and were


finalization of the

designs

Chebeng to Makweya MIG

6,000,000


Late appointment


appointed and were


Project Description

Funding Source



of Consultants


finalization of the

designs

Upgrading of Internal Street in Seshego

MIG

6,000,000




appointed and were


finalization of the

designs

Ramongoana bus and Taxi roads

MIG

6,000,000




appointed and were


finalization of the

designs

Ntshitshane Road MIG

6,000,000




appointed and were


finalization of the

designs

Upgrading of internal streets linked with Excelsior Street in Mankweng unit A

MIG

6,000,000




appointed and were


finalization of the

designs

Upgrading of Arterial road in Ga Rampheri

MIG

6,000,000

Tender None None

Upgrading of internal streets in municipal development in Bendor

CRR

10,000,000




appointed and were


finalization of the

designs

Planning for Upgrading of internal streets in Molepo, Chuene Maja cluster

MIG

150,000




appointed and were


finalization of the

designs


Project Description

Funding Source



Upgrading of Makotopong Road

MIG

7,000,000

Implementation Unavailability of suitable material for base layer

Consultant to find the

suitable Material for

base layer

Planning Makanye Road MIG

150,000




appointed and were


finalization of the

designs

Rehabilitation of streets in Seshego

CRR

2,000,000




appointed and were


finalization of the

designs

Upgrading of internal Streets in Seshego

CRR

3,000,000




appointed and were


finalization of the

designs

Upgrading of internal Streets in Mankweng

CRR

3,000,000




appointed and were


finalization of the

designs

Upgrading of roads, NMT and street lights NDPG

20,000,000

Implementation None None

Storm water, walk ways and beautification NDPG

9,500,000

Design None None

Street furniture, greening and landscaping NDPG

5,038,000

Design None None

Water Supply and reticulation

Olifantspoort RWS (Mmotong wa Perekisi)

MIG

9,000,000

Tender at Evaluation stage for appointment of contractor

Insufficient Budget

Consultant revised the scope to suite current budget.


Project Description

Funding Source



Mothapo RWS MIG

6,000,000

Construction Poor Performance by contractor

Numerous letters in terms of the GCC had been written to the contractor including putting the contractor on terms.

Moletjie East RWS{ MIG

7,000,000

Scoping Report approved by Cllrs and ward committees. Consultant finalizing to present at specification committee

Community challenges

Community Issues resolved

Moletjie North RWS MIG

3,000,000


Delay in appointment of contractor

SCM and BAC to speed up appointment

Sebayeng/Dikgale RWS MIG

15,392,131




Moletjie South RWS MIG

10,000,000




Houtriver RWS phase 10 MIG

4,000,000

Scoping Report approved by Cllrs and ward committees. Consultant finalizing to present at specification committee

Community challenges

Community Issues resolved

Chuene Maja RWS phase 9 MIG

10,000,000

Implementation Contractor is behind his schedule

Several meetings were held with the Contractor to find a way on how to fast track the progress.

Molepo RWS phase 10 MIG

10,000,000

Tender at

Evaluation stage

for appointment

of contractor




Project Description

Funding Source



Laastehoop RWS phase 10 MIG

6,975,869




Mankweng RWS phase 10 MIG

8,000,000

Tender None None

Boyne RWS phase 10 MIG

4,000,000




Segwasi RWS MIG

4,000,000

Planning

Insufficient Budget

Management need to source more funds or surrender that available budget for other projects.

Badimong RWS phase 10 MIG

8,000,000




Aganang MIG Projects MIG

30,000,000

3 projects under implementation, 2 projects at design stage

None None

AC Pipes Loan

235,000,000

Implementation

None None

Extension 78 water reticulation CRR

1,550,000

Tender None None

Upgrading of laboratory CRR

500,000

SBU submitted document to BAC for appointment of Consultant. Awaiting Approval.

Appointment of Consultant

SCM to speed up appointment of Consultant to commence with planning

Installation of Meters at Seshego Zone 5

CRR

2,500,000

Water and Sanitation SBU to prepare project implementation

Delay in project commencement

Water and Sanitation to Speed up finalization of implementation of the project

Upgrading of water reticulation in City centre

CRR

100,000

Water and Sanitation SBU to prepare

Delay in project

Water and Sanitation to Speed up finalization


Project Description

Funding Source



project implementation

commencement

of implementation of the project

Regional waste Water treatment plant

RBIG

180,159,000

Consultant busy with planning

None None

Energy Services

Electrification of urban households CRR

10,000,000

Tender None None

Illumination of public areas (street lights) in Rabe, Hans van Rensburg

CRR

1,500,000

Tender None None

Illumination of public areas ( High Mast lights)

CRR

2,000,000

Tender None None

SCADA on RTU CRR

2,000,000

Tender None None

Upgrade 800A Bus-bars to 1200A in Alpha 66KV Distribution substation

CRR

2,000,000

Implementation None None

Planning and design New Bakone to IOTA 66KV double circuit GOAT line

CRR

2,000,000

Tender None None

Build 66KV/Bakone substation

CRR

10,000,000

Tender None None

Design and Construct permanent distribution substation at Thornhill

CRR

1,000,000

Tender None None

Plant and Equipment CRR

500,000

Tender None None

Environmental Management

Zone 4 Park Expansion Phase 2

CRR

800,000

Design None None

Sport & Recreation

Upgrading of Ga- Manamela Sport Complex

MIG

6,000,000

Contractor busy laying bricks on the parking area

None None


Project Description

Funding Source



and excavation for the main pavilion.

Construction of an RDP Combo Sport Complex at Molepo Area -1

MIG

12,000,000

Phase 1 and 2 Completed, contractor busy with phase 3

None None

Construction of Mankweng Sport facility-1

MIG

17,000,000

Phase 1 and 2 Completed, contractor busy with phase 3

None None

Sport stadium in Ga-Maja

MIG

10,000,000

Contractor busy with Ablution, Security and Admin block buildings. Bulk earth works Completed. Palisade fence completed.

Community Stopped the project

Interventions has been made , project has resumed.

City Planning

Township establishment-Farm Volgestruisfontein 667 LS

CRR

1,200,000

Bid Evaluation stage

Delay in Appointment due to late specification approval

Specification approved

Township establishment-Portion 74 and 75 of Ivy Dale Agricultural Holdings

CRR

1,200,000




Acquisition of Land CRR

20,000,000

Awaiting council resolution

Delay in Valuation certificate

Report sent to the Council meeting of December

Rural settlement development

CRR

2,000,000




Disaster and Fire

Acquisition of fire Equipment CRR

1,500,000

Bid Specification Committee sat and awaiting

advertisement

Delay in the signing of

BSC reports

Follow up with Relevant office to

speed up the process


Project Description

Funding Source



Breathing apparatus CRR

150,000

Bid Specification Committee sat and quotations

are being sourced from

suppliers

None None

LED

Itsoseng Fencing CRR

2,000,000

Consultant appointed.

Inception report submited

None None

Energy Services

Electrification of urban households

CRR

10,000,000

Designs completed for Mohlakaneng and finalizing designs at Ext

78

Capacity for Extension 78

Temporary connection will be provided from Ext. 44 while constructing the 11KV substation

Illumination of public areas (street lights) in Rabe, Hans van Rensburg

CRR

1,500,000

Designs completed and bids advertised

None None

Illumination of public areas ( High Mast lights) CRR

2,000,000

Designs Priority list completed and waiting

adverts

None None

SCADA on RTU CRR

2,000,000

Bid Advertised, waiting BEC

None None

Upgrade 800A Bus-bars to 1200A in Alpha 66KV Distribution substation

CRR

2,000,000

Contractor busy ordering material

None None

Planning and design New Bakone to IOTA 66KV double circuit GOAT line

CRR

2,000,000

Busy with servitude

negotiations

None None

Build 66KV/Bakone substation

CRR

10,000,000

Designs completed,

waiting advert

None None

Design and Construct permanent distribution substation at Thornhill

CRR

1,000,000

Waiting appointment of

consultant

None None

Plant and Equipment CRR

500,000

Orders for made, waiting

delivery

None None


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