The Ekurhuleni metro is in the process of finalising the termination of the current contractors working on the Northmead water tower and as a result, a completion date for the tower is yet to be announced.
According to the metro’s spokesperson Zweli Dlamini, a new contractor will be assigned to the project to complete the remaining scope.
“However, a new contractor can only be assigned once the current one is terminated and a new completion date will then be set.”
The construction of the 5.5 megalitres tower began in May 2018, intending to boost the water pressure in areas around Benoni.
The anticipated completion date was set for November 2018 and due to multiple delays, residents await a new completion date.
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Below is a timeline on the updates published by the City Times regarding the Northmead water tower:
• December 2019 – the tower was 54% complete and the completion date was set for May 2020.
• July 2020 – the completion date moved to December 2020 and the tower was 77% cent complete.
• August 2020 – the contractor responsible for the construction of the water tower terminated the services of the private crane supplier, which resulted in the crane being dismantled. The tower was reported to be 75% complete.
• November 2020 – the Northmead water tower has been delayed for an additional four months as the contractor was facing “internal challenges”.
At that time the metro was in the process of applying the necessary sanctions, as provided for in the contract between the metro and the contractor, including an application of penalties following the delay in the project.
Once completed 8 589 households’ primarily in Wards 24, 27, and 28 will benefit from the project.
The outstanding scopes of the project include the elevated reservoir walls and roof.
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