If the DPWI is going to deal with the construction mafia, it has to make sure that the police, SIU and all of them – are on board.
Consulting Engineers South Africa CEO Chris Campbell said that without wanting to sound disparaging, he doesn’t think the minister is being realistic.New Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson aims to turn South Africa into a construction site to create infrastructure-led economic growth that will ignite job creation throughout South Africa.
Macpherson said the DPWI will strengthen social facilitation and improve communication with stakeholders and communities on infrastructure projects, which is important for managing community expectations and for community buy-in.“Equally, the Department will work closely with law enforcement to bring an end to work stoppages or disruptions at construction sites,” he added.
Infrastructure development to become a top priority by putting in place measures that will increase the ratio of gross fixed capital formation from 14% to 30% of GDP; “This will allow us to either intervene or look to partners in other spheres of government who may want to take this asset over for public good uses,” he said.EFF MP Leigh-Ann Mathys responded to the speech by calling for a state-owned construction company that has the internal capacity “and actually does the building” plus a state-owned cement company.
Campbell said if the DPWI is going to deal with the construction mafia, it has to make sure that the crime fighters – the police, the Special Investigation Unit and all of them – are on board.
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