The second phase between Ladysmith and Nkuzi River Bridge is in the design phase. The honourable member has unfortunately confused the locations of the project limits.
(aa) The first phase of the project that includes Sunset Rest and Fort Mistake consisted of, inter alia, the rehabilitation of the pavement and widening the cross section to 13,4 m. Your question NW2712E also makes reference to this portion of the road.
(bb) As stated above, the first phase is complete. Construction of phase 2 will commence subsequent to the completion of the design and all relevant legislative permissions have been obtained; It is intended that this Contract commence around November 2015.
(cc) It is envisaged that the construction period will be between 18 and 24 months.
(dd) The cost of construction is estimated at R850m.
(ee) The advertisement date will be determined once the design and legislative requirements have been finalised.
(2) SANRAL is committed to community development and allows for use of local labour on all its projects. The general labour will be recruited from the local communities.