‘There is little to show for the money’: Joburg city library renovations R32 million over budget

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‘There is little to show for the money’: Joburg city library renovations R32 million over budget
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The DA demands accountability for Joburg City Library renovations, which could amount to R32 million over budget and delayed until 2025

The Democratic Alliance has condemned the significant money spent by the Johannesburg Development Agency for the refurbishments of the Johannesburg City Library.

He further revealed that the CoJ, through the JDA, has awarded the construction contract for phase two of the project to Dignity/Qhawe Joint Venture for a contract value of R54.88 million. This amount excludes professional fees and fees charged by the JDA. “The scope of the work to be done by Dignity/Qhawe Joint Venture includes building construction , mechanical systems , and electrical systems ,” he added.

Additionally, the DA demands that the MEC for Cogta initiate an urgent investigation into the suspicious duplication and implement the recommendations.

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