Rea Vaya bus rapid transit – Phase 1C expansion, South Africa
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Name of the Project
Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT) – Phase 1C expansion.
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA).
Project Description
The JDA is advancing the Rea Vaya BRT infrastructure into the heart of the Johannesburg central business district.
The project entails constructing two new BRT stations in the Gandhi Square precinct. The new stations will be part of the Phase 1C trunk route, linking the inner city to Sandton and Alexandra along Rivonia road and Katherine drive, and from Parktown to Alexandra along Louis Botha avenue.
The stations will feature dedicated bus docking and bypass lanes to streamline traffic flow.
Potential Job Creation
The project aims to use labour-intensive approaches to provide cost-effective short-term employment opportunities for unskilled and semiskilled workers.
Several local emerging subcontractors have been appointed to the value of R778 500 to work on the project.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
Overall progress was at 42% in November 2024.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
No information provided.
Contact Details for Project Information
JDA, tel +27 11 688 7851 or email info@jda.org.za, or email Elias Nkabinde, enkabinde@jda.org.za.
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