Chairperson, hon Minister and members, the FD doesn't have a major problem with the N2 Gateway project, but we do want to raise the problem of a cost overrun - and it is alleged, hon Minister, to be to the tune of R28 million on this project.
We are aware that both national and provincial as well as local government has been involved in carrying out this project, but what we are concerned about is that it has been alleged that the design work and the initial constructions were carried out simultaneously. I am sure that is not the way in which we want to do housing, and I am sure that it is because it was the first time. We would also want to ask the Minister, and I know she can't reply now but we do want to bring it to her attention, who will be liable for the costs? Will it national, provincial or the Cape Metropole?
So, the FD supports this Budget Vote. We commend the Minister for at least attempting to do something about housing in the Western Cape. Although there have been cost overruns, the need for housing is great, and we must push forward in terms of supplying housing to those that don't have any houses. Thank you.