Two years since the National Assembly was gutted in a fire, Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, says he will be requesting bi-weekly updates on the progress made to restore the institution.
On Thursday 25 July, Macpherson conducted an oversight visit to witness headway to clear and reconstruct the ravaged building.
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He was joined by Xolile George, secretary of Parliament, and Carol Phiri, chair of the portfolio committee on public works and Infrastructure.
About R2,1 billion has been set aside for this project. A completion date is envisioned for May 2026.
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is the owner of the Parliamentary grounds but has handed over the reconstruction project to the Development Bank Of South Africa (DBSA) for implementation.
Macpherson says he wants to ensure that deadlines are met.
