Florida pool maintenance project introduced to community
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company is the implementing agent and Phunga Consulting Engineers have been appointed as the consultants while Singo Investment has been appointed as the contractor.
On Wednesday, November 2 the Florida Lake Swimming Pool repairs and maintenance project was introduced to the community at a community meeting that was held at Florida Lake Dragon Boat Club.
Ward 70 Councillor Caleb Finn put out a formal notice before members of the community gathered at the venue to be briefed on the project.
The Florida Lake Swimming Pool has been closed for a few years due to repairs that were needed.
The City of Johannesburg (COJ) has granted budget towards having these repairs done and the Sports and Recreation Department indicated that they are ready to get the process underway.
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHOCO) is the implementing agent and Phunga Consulting Engineers have been appointed as the consultants while Singo Investment has been appointed as the contractor.
Pontsho Motumi who is from communications support of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) confirmed that a public participation meeting took place in Florida and the CLO advertisement has been advertised to the public.
Motumi said that the contractor anticipated to start on site as early as January 2023.
A representative from Phunga Consulting Engineers said that the budget of R1,87 million is for maintenance that involves the building work, electrical, pool and plumbing work.
The contractor told the residents that a minimum of five labours including the CLO and two Small, Medium and Macro Enterprises will be used while an experienced company will be used for the swimming pool.
Finn said that the swimming pool is the first priority but the building (changing rooms and toilet facilities) needs to support the pool.
