Close Menu
  • Home
  • MZANSI CELEBS
  • Privacy Policy
  • contact us
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
TshisAlive
  • Home
  • MZANSI CELEBS
  • Privacy Policy
  • contact us
Subscribe Now
TshisAlive
Home » Parliament defends rising costs of fire-damaged building restoration
MZANSI CELEBS

Parliament defends rising costs of fire-damaged building restoration

JOHNBy JOHNMarch 30, 2025No Comments1 Min Read
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Telegram Pinterest Tumblr Reddit Email
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

Parliament defends rising costs of fire-damaged building restoration

Parliament has defended the increased costs for restoring and rebuilding its buildings damaged in the January 2022 fire, arguing that the project is complex and does not involve a simple rebuild “from the ground up.”

Initially estimated at R2 billion, the budget for the reconstruction has now surged past R3.3 billion. This escalation was revealed during a parliamentary portfolio committee meeting on Friday, where political leaders and officials provided a detailed breakdown of the costs.

A presentation at the meeting indicated that the National Treasury had originally allocated R2 billion based on an assessment conducted by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. However, once the appointed contractor conducted a detailed evaluation alongside quantity surveyors and architects, the projected cost increased significantly.

Parliament

Why the Costs Increased
Secretary to Parliament Xolile George explained that the original estimates lacked a detailed design of the demolition and rebuilding phases. The full extent of the damage and necessary work only became clear after contractors and experts were brought in.

“The National Treasury has been properly briefed around the cost adjustment,” George assured the committee.

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email

Related Posts

ArcelorMittal Administrative Assistants 2025

July 6, 2025

Call Centre Agents – FlySafair, Bonaero Park, Johannesburg

July 6, 2025

Total Energies Finance Internships 2025

July 6, 2025

How to Register on the SAPS eRecruitment Portal

July 6, 2025

Eskom X30 Yes Programme at Duvha Power Station

July 6, 2025

ICT Graduate Internship 2025 at (SANBS) – Constantia Kloof, Johannesburg

July 6, 2025

Comments are closed.

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
  • Home
  • MZANSI CELEBS
  • Privacy Policy
  • contact us
© 2025 ThemeSphere. Designed by ThemeSphere.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.