Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson has expressed frustration over the slow pace of the repair and refurbishment project of Parliament.
The rebuilding of Parliament is expected to cost nearly R3 billion.Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has expressed frustration over the slow pace of the repair and refurbishment project of Parliament, calling for regular updates on its progress.
Parts of the National Assembly and the Old Assembly sustained severe damage due to the 2 January 2022 fire.Electoral Matters Amendment Act: Parliament seeks to address party funding loophole “Just as in every contractual arrangement between a client and a contractor, there will be penalty fees, we will make them pay those penalty fees, if they delay our projects unnecessarily or if they don’t perform as agreed to in the contract,” he said on Thursday.The minister indicated that he has asked for consistent reports on the progress of the project, as well as a monthly cost schedule.
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