MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works, Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba, recently conducted an inspection on Human Settlement Housing projects in the Newcastle Local Municipality under Operation Siyahlola.
The former Newcastle mayor’s first stop was at Hospital Street Social Housing project where he was briefed on the progress to date. The implementing agent, Moteko Construction, presented a project overview together with progress made so far. One of the significant aspects of the project is that the contractor is using locally manufactured building material and that they have subcontracted some of the work to the local youth. The project comprises 1 056 units with an anticipated completion of 200 units in the current financial year and an overall completion in 2024.
The entourage then proceeded to the N11 CRU project where the progress was once again presented by Moteko Construction. So far, the project is progressing well with completion of the admin block at 100% and installation of services such as sewers, stormwater reticulation, electricity and water at 90% completion. This project comprises 540 units with five complexes which are at various stages of construction. The project will contribute a total of 200 units in the current financial year. The last stop was at the Madadeni H39 housing project where the project was stalled at the construction stage due to challenges of the main bulk sewerline not being connected for internal services.
