GEORGE NEWS - The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) recently completed a R8,4-million project to extend the parking at the bus depot in York Street. The project was commissioned for the DTPW Government Motor Transport unit and GO GEORGE.
The number of parking bays for standard buses was increased to 64 from the original 24 and minibus bays to 36 from the original 18. A new 450 m long, 2,4 m high security fence was installed around the new extension, and approximately 300 m of the existing security fence was replaced.
A new slipway was built from the new parking area to York Street. Closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras were moved to new positions and new floodlights were installed. Additional CCTV cameras were installed to ensure that entire area is under surveillance.
Finally, permission was granted to remove a yellowwood tree from the construction site in exchange for the planting of five yellowwood trees at another site. The five young yellowwoods were duly planted at the Hoekwil Primary School in Wilderness.
DTPW is committed to creating short-term Expanded Public Works Programme employment and skills training opportunities.
During the course of this project, 10 permanent workers were employed by the contractor and 23 people from the George municipal area benefited from temporary employment.
The bus depot in York Street now has 64 standard bus bays.
Powerful floodlights were installed to improve security.
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