Salvokop phase 1 development to be completed in 2024
The work has been divided into three phases.
The Salvokop development precinct’s first phase is set to be completed by 2024, according to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure.
The R18-billion development project would see five government departments move from current accommodation in the CBD to the new precinct in Pretoria West.
The work has been divided into three phases with phase 1A involving the installation of bulk and internal engineering services for Salvokop ext. 5.
“The work that has been initiated includes the construction of the new reservoir, internal roads and substations to support increased electricity capacity for the Salvokop precinct. This work is 32% complete and is scheduled for completion in 2024,” said the department media liaison, Zara Nicholson.
Phase 1B is the construction of the five government head offices, which is scheduled for completion by 2027 while the building to house StatsSA is already complete.
Phase 2, which the department aims to complete by 2028, consists of the installation of bulk services to cater to commercial development.
The final phase will be the development of commercial and residential components, the project will be the first of its kind in South Africa.
“The project had initial disruptions and delays, however with engagements and support from the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, community leaders, the general Salvokop community and the contractor these challenges were overcome and the project is now progressing well,” Nicholson continued.
When the budget for the development was announced in July, some Salvokop locals voiced concerns about not being adequately consulted and feared displacement during construction.
The department sent social facilitators to engage with Salvokop Project Steering Committee on numerous occasions, some attended by Minister Patricia de Lille to ensure the grievances residents had were addressed.
The department partnered with the National Treasury Public Private Partnership Unit, the Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) and the City of Tshwane to undertake this development. Phase 1 will cost R350-million.
The department states that numerous job opportunities have been created.
“In the long term, there will be more opportunities as the construction of the four head offices commences. All buildings within the precinct will require maintenance and upkeep. Opportunities for the community will include, SMME participation, skills development and sustained job opportunities within the precinct,” Nicholson concluded.
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