In parallel to and integrated with the UISP implementation the WCDoHS has, through its Informal Settlement Support Programme, assigned various NGO’s to municipalities to further assist/enhance the UISP intervention programmes. As part of this initiative, DAG (Development Action Group) has been assigned to Mossel Bay. Part of what this NGO is facilitating and endeavouring to … Continue reading Community Work Programme providing jobs
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Western Cape Informal Settlement Support Programme (ISSP) Forum – 21 February 2020
In order to implement the Informal Settlement Strategic Framework (ISSF) developed for the Western Cape, the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements set up the Informal Settlement Support Programme (ISSP). The ISSF seeks to transform vulnerable settlements into safe and sustainable neighbourhoods, by enabling access to public infrastructure, finance, land tenure, economic opportunities, and incremental … Continue reading Western Cape Informal Settlement Support Programme (ISSP) Forum – 21 February 2020
Update – Interim Shared Basic Services – Final handovers
The construction of the interim shared basic services is the first step in the incremental upgrading process of the UISP and reached a major milestone in the last week. The final handovers of infrastructure (toilets and taps) were completed in the following areas: Asla Park A, B C & DSewendelaanEmfuleniTransand CampPA CampGentswana A, B & … Continue reading Update – Interim Shared Basic Services – Final handovers
Mossel Bay UISP featured on Heartbeat FM
The Mossel Bay Upgrading of Informal Settlements intervention is featured on Heartbeat FM this Wednesday 16 October from 15:00. Tune in to 103.9 on your radio or listen to the station online by visiting https://www.heartbeattv.online/listenonline where Mr Solly Mavi - Senior Housing Officer (Stakeholder Liaison & Communication) of the Mossel Bay Municipality will be available … Continue reading Mossel Bay UISP featured on Heartbeat FM
Interim Shared Basic Services
The construction of the interim shared basic services that is seen as the first step in this incremental upgrading process is progressing well. These photos were taken across some of the areas in Kwanonqaba where construction is nearing completion:
Website displayed on site boards
See our project website address displayed on the site notice boards at the entrance of Kwanonqaba as well as the site camp at Emfuleni:
Environmental Authorisations Granted
THE UPGRADING OF INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS PROGRAMME (UISP) – PRECINCT 2 & 3, MOSSEL BAY: ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION IN TERMS OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 1998 (ACT 107 OF 1998) (“NEMA”) Environmental Authorisations have been issued for the Mossel Bay UISP Precinct 2 and 3 Section 24G Environmental Applications, that were submitted to the Western Cape … Continue reading Environmental Authorisations Granted
Janitorial Capacity Building Programme
The Janitorial Capacity Building Programme is an initiative that will be registered under the Community Development Workers Programme and is aimed at training people that will look at the cleaning and maintenance of the toilet facilities that are being installed as part of the overall Mossel Bay UISP Project. The process is underway to register … Continue reading Janitorial Capacity Building Programme
IBS Construction update – First infrastructure handed over!
The construction activities as part of the shared interim basic services (IBS) installation to all of the 23 informal settlement areas that form part of the Mossel Bay UISP Project, reached a huge milestone today! The first infrastructure that have been constructed at Brandwacht was handed over to the Mossel Bay Municipality on Thursday 25 … Continue reading IBS Construction update – First infrastructure handed over!
Construction Update – IBS
The construction activities of the installation of the interim basic services (IBS) are progressing well. The contractor Entsha Henra (Pty) Ltd is appointed to install the shared interim basic services (IBS) to all of the 23 informal settlement areas that form part of the Mossel Bay UISP Project. The site camp was established near the … Continue reading Construction Update – IBS
First CLOs appointed and laborers sourced
The Community liaison officers (CLOs) for the first two areas where construction of the Interim Basic Services will take place have been appointed. The role of the CLO is to be a spokesperson for the contractor and to provide community members with opportunities to express their concerns and raise issues with the project team. This … Continue reading First CLOs appointed and laborers sourced
The Contractor gearing up to commence with construction
The contractor Entsha Henra (Pty) Ltd is appointed to install the shared interim basic services (IBS) to all of the 23 informal settlement areas that form part of the Mossel Bay UISP Project. The construction commencement date according to the contract is 30 May 2019 and the construction period will be over a 41 week … Continue reading The Contractor gearing up to commence with construction
NGO introduced to community
DAG (Development Action Group) is the NGO appointed by the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements (WCDoHS) to assist the Mossel Bay Municipality on the deepening of the Community Capacity Building Interventions in informal settlements. DAG will focus on the following supplementary/complementary aspects: Community Capacity Building Interventions (focus on strategic institutional arrangements)Skills Transfer Interventions (focus … Continue reading NGO introduced to community
Contractor for IBS formally appointed!
The contractor Entsha Henra (Pty) Ltd was formally appointed by the Mossel Bay Municipality on Friday 5 April 2019, as the contractors that will install the shared interim basic services (IBS) to all of the 23 informal settlement areas that form part of the Mossel Bay UISP Project! The employer’s agent is currently busy drafting … Continue reading Contractor for IBS formally appointed!
Everything you want to know about the project!
Welcome to the new website created for the Mossel Bay UISP Project! This is where you will get updated information on the project! The intention of this website is to keep all stakeholders and beneficiaries of the project up to date with the latest happenings and status of the project and to act as a … Continue reading Everything you want to know about the project!
Tenders closed for the appointment of a Contractor
Framework Tender for Civil Engineering Contractors in the Mossel Bay Municipal Area on various Construction Works in various Human Settlement and other Infrastructural Development Programmes/Projects The above tender consists of the following 4 elements: Framework tender to appoint a panel of contractors for the Municipality on various construction works for human settlements and infrastructural development … Continue reading Tenders closed for the appointment of a Contractor
Tender closing date extended!
TENDER NO 36-18/19: FRAMEWORK TENDER FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS IN THE MOSSEL BAY MUNICIPAL AREA ON VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION WORKS IN VARIOUS HUMAN SETTLEMENT AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES/PROJECTS The closing date for the above tender, which includes the appointment of a contractor to commence with the construction of the first phase of the UISP project … Continue reading Tender closing date extended!
Town Planning Approvals for Phase 1 of the UISP
The town planning approvals for phase 1 of the UISP Project has been received! This can enable the General Plans to be prepared and submitted to the Surveyor General for approval. The first phase of the UISP consists of the following components: - 88 Enhanced serviced sites in areas Asla Park C, Asla Park E … Continue reading Town Planning Approvals for Phase 1 of the UISP
The project is getting ready for implementation!
The tender process to appoint contractors to start with the first phase of the project is underway! The aim is to start with construction by the beginning of 2019. The above tender consists of the following 4 elements: Framework tender to appoint a panel of contractors for the Municipality on various construction works for … Continue reading The project is getting ready for implementation!
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