The Western Cape Government has launched its Capital Infrastructure Delivery website.

The website provides information on the Western Cape Government’s capital infrastructure investment and delivery in municipalities over the next three financial years. It provides a comprehensive picture of the many infrastructure projects that will be delivered by some of the province’s key provincial departments.

For the initial phase of the project, over 1050 projects totalling R14.3 billion have been uploaded on the website and located within the intended beneficiary community. This includes:

• 258 human settlements projects to the value of R6.7 billion
• 61 new and replacement schools to the value of R2.1 billion. R599 million will also be spent on maintenance projects at nearly 400 schools over the next three financial years
• 118 health infrastructure projects to the value of R2.76 billion
• an expenditure of R971 million on the rehabilitation and upgrading of roads across the province.

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille said her government plans to expand the website to include the many other essential services it provides to citizens.

“We believe the website launched today demonstrates the Western Cape government’s commitment to transparency and investing in, and developing, infrastructure in the province,” said Zille. “This is because we know that major infrastructure projects coupled with an efficient, corruption free government catalyses economic growth, attracts investment and promotes job creation.”