SECURITY upgrades at City Hall, which were approved in November 2016, require a further R2.5 million to complete the project.
This was revealed at a meeting of the Executive Committee this week when a report by the Governance and Human Resources Committee claimed that it had been advised that limited security controls and challenges were experienced with access control and security management at City Hall.
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The procurement and installation of security equipment was approved in 2016 but due to delays the equipment was only delivered in July and August this year.
The report added that a further R2.5 million was required for four metal detecors/bag scanners, R150 000 for scanners and accessories and R200 000 for four security sliding doors.
The report stated that the Committee was advised on the limited security controls and challenges experienced with access control and security management. This necessitated the improvement of security at City Hall.
The procurement and installation of security equipment was approved in November 2016.
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However, as a result of delays the security equipment was delivered in July and August 2017.
The report states that a further R2.5 million is required to complete the project. This includes the procurement of four metal detectors/bag scanners, bagger scanners and accessories and four security sliding doors.
Barbara Fortein, chairperson of the Governance and Human Resources Committee said the security upgrade plan includes a ramp for disabled people to access City Hall.
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