The MMC for Development Planning Reuben Masango together with the Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba hosted a development tour showcasing the progress of the projects implemented by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) in the city.
They visited five area-based development projects that have been completed or are in the process of completion by JDA with a total investment value of more than R480 million.
“Investors and businesses cannot grow where there is poor infrastructure or disregard for the rule of law,” said Mashaba.
“Despite the R170 billion infrastructure backlog we inherited, the City is ensuring that it maintains existing infrastructure adequately. As for safety, before the end of the year, there will be an additional 1 500 Metro police officers patrolling the streets of the city. Many of these officers will be assigned to the inner-city where they are much needed to fight the scourge of crime.”
The first location is an impressive community centre that will provide opportunities for community activities. It is due to open soon, serving residents of Westbury and surrounds #BuildingNewJozi pic.twitter.com/umyQDEd5kq
— Herman Mashaba (@HermanMashaba) March 19, 2019
Westbury Transformation Development Centre need completion @HermanMashaba @CityofJoburgZA @CoJDevPlanning pic.twitter.com/Viq8qbJolu
— Johannesburg Developement Agency (@JDA_joburg) March 19, 2019
The R2b Jules City under construction by Divercity Fund @CityofJoburgZA @reuben_masango @FunzelaZA pic.twitter.com/Y6SSfxLKNA
— Herman Mashaba (@HermanMashaba) March 19, 2019
The developments visited included:
- Westbury Transformation Development Centre, an impressive multi-use community centre aimed at serving residents of the surrounding areas
- Kazerne Johannesburg Intermodal Transport Interchange (JITI), an intermodal facility for cross-border bussing and taxis as well as space specifically for local South African informal traders
- Main Street/Ghandi Square East precinct which will enhance the pedestrian experience along Main Street and better the quality of the public environment
- Gilfillan Square Jeppestown which was launched in 2018 and has become a hub of activity for young children and older community members alike
- Our City, Our Block initiative, which, among two other projects, supports the Indlulamithi Routes project to keep schoolchildren safe when travelling to school.
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