Construction work on the Pikitup Midrand depot in Rabie Ridge has reached 64% completion as part of a broader City of Johannesburg investment in waste management infrastructure.

The project is being implemented by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) on behalf of Pikitup Johannesburg and aims to strengthen waste management operations, improve environmental compliance, and enhance facility security.

Elias Nkabinde, acting senior manager for marketing, communication, and public relations at the JDA, said the Midrand depot is one of more than 10 waste management infrastructure projects currently being implemented across the city.

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“The project has commenced, with site establishment and preparatory works currently underway,” Nkabinde said.

The project includes the construction of a new boundary wall, stormwater management system, water and sewer reticulation, earthworks, and a new guardhouse to strengthen site security and improve day-to-day operations.

According to the JDA, several components of the Midrand project are at different stages of construction. Foundation and bricklaying for the boundary wall stand at 88%, while platform construction is at 60%.

The guardhouse is 61% complete, and stormwater reticulation has reached 63%. The upgrades are expected to improve the depot’s security and operational efficiency while ensuring that the facility meets environmental requirements.

Infrastructure investment across Joburg

Nkabinde said the Midrand project forms part of a wider programme that includes projects at the Linbro Park landfill site, Goudkoppies landfill rehabilitation phase two, Woodmead garden site, and Mondeor garden site, among others.

“These projects form part of broader investment in Johannesburg’s waste management infrastructure to ensure facilities remain safe, efficient and environmentally compliant,” he said.

The programme is also expected to increase recycling capacity and contribute to the long-term sustainability of Pikitup’s waste management facilities across Johannesburg.

While all projects under the programme are anticipated to be completed during the 2026/27 financial year, the JDA said definitive completion dates are still dependent on the confirmation of funding allocations.

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“Following confirmation of the allocated funding, the project programme will be reviewed, and an updated construction schedule, including the anticipated completion dates for all the projects, will be shared,” Nkabinde said.

The projects are funded through Pikitup Johannesburg’s capital infrastructure programme and implemented by the JDA.

Nkabinde said the agency was currently unable to provide a definitive figure for the allocation in the new financial year, as the final completion programme would only be determined once funding had been confirmed.

He explained that the projects in the broader programme were at various stages, including planning, land acquisition, and active construction.

Some projects require land to be formally secured through the Johannesburg Property Company, including obtaining permission to occupy and build for proposed or existing waste management facilities.

“At present, all the above-mentioned projects are in the implementation phase, with construction activities either underway or recently commenced,” Nkabinde said.

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