Gauteng infrastructure gets massive R30.6-m fillip

Physical infrastructure
plays a central role in
the supply of goods and
services, making it a
crucial government target,
said Mandla Nkomfe,
Gauteng MEC for finance.
Speaking at a breakfast
at the Wits Business
School last week, Nkomfe
said the relationship
between the economy and
infrastructure was critical
in promoting inclusive
growth and sustainable
development.
“As such, the
importance of
infrastructure investment
as a catalyst for
economic growth is
even more compelling.
The development of
Gauteng as a global city
region is contingent
upon infrastructure
development just as
worldwide competitiveness
of city regions is built
around efficient, safe and
reliable infrastructure.”
This was the thinking
behind the decision to
award R30.6 billion
of the 2012/13 budget
to infrastructure
development.
He said funding would
only be allocated to
infrastructure projects
ready for implementation.
“The Department of
Roads and Transport has
been allocated R20 million
for recruiting qualified
and registered engineers
from all disciplines and
other technical experts.
A further R15 million
has been set aside for
the Department of
Infrastructure in this
regard.”