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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS. PARLIAMENTARY VILLAGES 30 MAY 2006. PRESENTATION OUTLINE. STATUS REPORT MEDUIM TERM PLANS LONG TERM PLANS. STATUS REPORT cont. SECURITY Installation of Burglar Bars (windows) at Acacia Park, Block C and Block D completed in June 2005.
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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEEONPUBLIC WORKS PARLIAMENTARY VILLAGES 30 MAY 2006
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • STATUS REPORT • MEDUIM TERM PLANS • LONG TERM PLANS
STATUS REPORT cont • SECURITY • Installation of Burglar Bars (windows) at Acacia Park, Block C and Block D completed in June 2005. • Installation of Burglar gates at Laboria Park Completed in April 2006 • SAPS has increased the number of staff at the main gates. • Issuing of access cards to all dependants residing with legal tenants at the Villages is a continuation.
STATUS REPORT cont. • TRANSPORT • A two year contract for the transportation of school learners has been awarded. (Nov. ‘05 to Oct ‘’07) • A new tender for transportation of MP’s is in the evaluation process. Tender closed on 09 April 2006
STATUS REPORT cont. • FURNITURE • Limited funding for furniture upgrade at the Parks has been made available for this financial year. • 5 show houses will be furnished after which a three year plan, depending on funds availability will be compiled to replace all existing furniture. • Replacement of furniture will have to be aligned to the renovation of residences
STATUS REPORT cont. • BOARD ACTIVITIES • The Parliamentary Villages Management Board had three Board meetings during 2005/2006. Next Board meeting scheduled for 21 June 2006 • A workshop is planned by the Board on the 13 June 2006 where the roles of different stakeholders will be clarified • The amendments of the Parliamentary Board Act will be discussed at the next Board meeting
STATUS REPORT • 2005/06 Expenditure • Maintenance = R 14 824 678 • Municipal services = R2 026 814
MEDIUM TERM PLANS • Annual Building plans compiled by WSP will be ratified by DSVH and a priority plan will be compiled to do interim maintenance • Priority plan will be compiled using criteria such as • Occupational health and safety issues • General condition of the units
LONG TERM PLANS • Restrictive condition on the title deed to Acacia Park by Graaf Trust was removed for R110 million consolidating ownership by DPW • Consolidation of three parks at Acacia Park is being investigated • Consultants are investigating the independent supply of water and electricity to Acacia Park • A feasibility study of upgrading of all prefab units is also being investigated.