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05 November 2019

DRIEZIEK PUBLIC TRANSPORT FACILITY NEARS COMPLETION

Stormwater infrastructure, subbase layerworks and foundation for the steel canopy are just
some of the construction work which has been completed at Drieziek, located in Orange
Farm, approximately 40km from Johannesburg CBD.

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) on behalf of the City of Johannesburg

Transport department has commenced with the implementation of a public transport facility
which will go a long way benefiting the communities who are primarily depending on public
transport to travel to places of work, education and public amenities.

Directors
M Ntanga (Chairperson) F Brink (Acting CEO) S Moonsamy (CFO) S Jensma TG Sambo JW Karuri -Sebina EF Peters K Govender A Steyn P Zagaretos R Shirinda (Company Secretary)
Registration Number: 2001/005101/07
With the project now at 42% completion, the next phase of project entails the construction of
layerworks, a boundary wall, and the completion of the attenuation pond, electrical works
and the construction of trader stalls.

“The site is located at the corner of Milife Street, a location where the transport facility will
reduce commuters travel time, due to the centrality of its location and most importantly
improve safety for commuters,” MMC for Development Planning Reuben Masango said.

This transport facility will include the following features:

 37 Holding Bays
 10 Wash Bays
 Private Car Parking
 22 Trader Stalls
 Ablution Facilities (Male, Female & Disabled)
 Public square for traders including a sitting area

“The facility will also stand out as a new innovative public transport infrastructure from a
design perspective, there will be special focus placed on a curved roof that symbolizes the
organic movement of the public transport industry,” MMC for Transport Cllr Nonhlanhla
Makhuba.

The structural roof will provide cover from natural elements such as the sun and rain for
commuters and other users of the facility.

The traders’ stalls are designed to accommodate informal traders selling wet and dry goods
respectively. The integration between the square and stalls will be via paved and covered
walkways creating a seamless unobstructed pedestrian flow.

This construction, which is anticipated for completion in December 2019, is also playing a
role in job creation and skills development, with 30% of the contract value being awarded to
SMME’s in the Ward, as well as the appointment and training of local labourers from the
same ward.

Ends

Issued by:
Johannesburg Development Agency
Susan Monyai
Email: smonyai@jda.org.za