Stormwater infrastructure, sub-base layerworks and foundation for the steel canopy are just some of the construction work that has been completed at Drieziek, located in Orange Farm, about 40km from Johannesburg CBD.
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is project managing the public transport facility on behalf of the City of Johannesburg Transport department.
The facility will go a long way towards benefiting the communities who are primarily depending on public transport to travel to places of work, education and public amenities.
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 on Milife Street, which is ideally located and will reduce commuters’ travel time due to its centrality and most importantly improve the safety of commuters,” said Member of the Mayoral Committee for Development Planning Cllr Reuben Masango.
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 symbolises 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 a few weeks, is also playing a role in job creation and skills development, with 30% of the contract value being awarded to SMMEs in the ward, as well as the appointment and training of local labourers from the same ward.
