MEDIA ALERT
For immediate Release
30 June 2015
Gauteng show case best practices
Public Works Minister TW Nxesi, MP, and the 9 provincial Public Works MECs will
be visiting three Gauteng Infrastructure Development projects as part of the
MinMEC (Minister and MECs) meeting to be hosted by the Gauteng Department of
Infrastructure Development (GDID).
The projects to be visited on the 01st July 2015 have created job opportunities for
different communities; skills development, fast tracked service delivery on the
priorities of Government including Health and Education.
Members of the media are invited to the site visits where they will also get a chance
to interact with the Minister and the different MECs.
The projects to be visited are the new Natalspruit Hospital, Noordwyk Secondary
School in Midrand and Boitumelo Secondary School in Thembisa.
Transport will be made available for members of the media who require assistance
in this regard. You kindly requested to make contact with Mr Xaba the Media Liaison
Officer
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DETAILS OF THE PROJECTS VISIT
Date:
02 July 20 15
1st Site:
Thelle Mogoerane Hospital (New Natalspruit Hospital)
The New Natalspruit Hospital is a combination of a Level 1 and Level 2 Hospital
providing 769 beds that will service the Kathorus (Kathlehong and Vosloorus)
communities as well as any emergencies that may arise on the N3. The project
spans over 71 000m² and offers modern designs utilising space, volume, natural
light and ventilation.
Time
10:00 am
2nd Site: NOORDWYK SECONDARY SCHOOL – MIDRAND (CITY OF
JOHANNESBURG)
The Noordwyk Secondary School is part of the New Priority Schools Programme
(NPSP). The decision to undertake the NPSP was undertaken by the MEC’s of the
Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (GDID) and the Gauteng
Department of Education (GDE) on the 15th of August 2012. IT is also the provices
model school for green techonolgy and green solutions, featuring water harvesting,
solar power, solar water heating and 6,38 laminated safety glass.
Time: 11:15
3rd Site: BOITUMELONG SECONDARY SCHOOL – TEMBISA (EKURHULENI)
It is here where the Smart Schools concept was launched by the Deputy President of
Republic Cyril Ramaphoso with full roll out eminent is a radical departure to
presentation of learning material and learning environment. The concept is
anchored by an advanced information communication technology platform whereby
chalk boards and text books are replaced with interactive LCD smart boards and
tables for learners.
Time: 12:15
Ends
For enquiries contact:
Mr. Mbangwa Xaba: MEC Nandi Mayathula-Khoza Spokesperson on 072 447 6582
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or e-mail: mbangwa.xaba@gauteng.gov.za.
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