South Africa needs a long-term transport infrastructure vision that encapsulates how people will live, work and play – well beyond 2030.
That’s according to John Rammutla, principal associate overseeing Highways, Transport and Infrastructure at global engineering professional services firm, WSP.
He said this is especially apparent given the current state of prioritisation of infrastructure projects.
“Maintenance of existing infrastructure, and planning and development of new, future-ready infrastructure is fundamental to economic activity, and therefore to economic growth.”
Rammutla also points out that even the best-laid plans can fail without funding.
“Traditional funding models, such as reliance on government budgets or bank loans, often fall short of addressing the growing infrastructure demands faced by communities worldwide. In response, alternative financing approaches have emerged, leveraging both public and private resources to meet these needs.”
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