Concerning library services, the CJMM reported that library hours were extended and regional libraries were opening on Saturdays with effect from June 2017 to coincide with examinations time. The following libraries were reported to be operational: Diepsloot Library, Jabavu Library, Protea North Library, Sandton Library, Johannesburg City Library, Yeoville Library, Ennerdale Extension 9 Library and Orange Farm Library. On the other hand, the Ivory Park North Library and the Randburg Library were reported to be closed due to renovations. 5.2.1 Inspection Karsene Intermodal Public Transport Facility in-loco: The Karsene Intermodal Public Transport Facility project was reported to be a strategic location as a gateway to the Johannesburg inner-city. The project was reported to have commenced in 2014 and is anticipated to be completed on 29 June 2018. The estimated project costs were reported to be R411 million which would include construction and professional fees. The CJMM reported that Phase 1- underground works, including foundation and piling - has been completed. Phase 2 was reported to be 60 per cent complete at the time of the visit and Phase 3 is expected to commence in the current financial year. The intermodal facility was reported to have been earmarked to cater for long distance taxi operators for holding and ranking; cross-border/long distance bus facilities (ranking only); retail (formal and informal sectors); and storage space. At the time of the visit, the Committee witnessed that the project was still at foundation level above surface with visible long pillars, with a lot of underground tunnels having been completed. 5.2.2 INSPECTION OXFORD AND FEDERATION BRIDGES: M2 IN-LOCO: BRIDGES Even though the Committee was advised that it was too dangerous to go closer to these projects, the CJMM and the Committee stopped for a few minutes to observe the projects from a distance. The construction of Oxford and Federation Bridges commenced on 13 November 2015 and was supposed to be completed on 30 July 2016. The contract value was reported to be R107 million. During the time of the visit, the project had not been completed and a new anticipated completion date was reported to be 15 October 2017. The overall progress of this project was reported to be 80 per cent against 85 per cent of time lapsed. The
Concerning library services, the CJMM reported that library hours were extended and regional libraries were opening on Saturdays with effect from June 2017 to coincide with examinations time. The following libraries were reported to be operational: Diepsloot Library, Jabavu Library, Protea North Library, Sandton Library, Johannesburg City Library, Yeoville Library, Ennerdale Extension 9 Library and Orange Farm Library. On the other hand, the Ivory Park North Library and the Randburg Library were reported to be closed due to renovations. 5.2.1 Inspection in-loco: Karsene Intermodal Public Transport Facility The Karsene Intermodal Public Transport Facility project was reported to be a strategic location as a gateway to the Johannesburg inner-city. The project was reported to have commenced in 2014 and is anticipated to be completed on 29 June 2018. The estimated project costs were reported to be R411 million which would include construction and professional fees. The CJMM reported that Phase 1- underground works, including foundation and piling - has been completed. Phase 2 was reported to be 60 per cent complete at the time of the visit and Phase 3 is expected to commence in the current financial year. The intermodal facility was reported to have been earmarked to cater for long distance taxi operators for holding and ranking; cross-border/long distance bus facilities (ranking only); retail (formal and informal sectors); and storage space. At the time of the visit, the Committee witnessed that the project was still at foundation level above surface with visible long pillars, with a lot of underground tunnels having been completed. 5.2.2 INSPECTION IN-LOCO: OXFORD AND FEDERATION BRIDGES: M2 BRIDGES Even though the Committee was advised that it was too dangerous to go closer to these projects, the CJMM and the Committee stopped for a few minutes to observe the projects from a distance. The construction of Oxford and Federation Bridges commenced on 13 November 2015 and was supposed to be completed on 30 July 2016. The contract value was reported to be R107 million. During the time of the visit, the project had not been completed and a new anticipated completion date was reported to be 15 October 2017. The overall progress of this project was reported to be 80 per cent against 85 per cent of time lapsed. The
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