17 May 2013
North West Premier Thandi Modise will be engaging with Transport Minister Ben Martins on fast tracking infrastructure development to unlock economic opportunities.
The objective of the meeting with provincial stakeholders on Strategic Infrastructure is intended at deepening understanding of the programme.
Premier Thandi Modise Spokesperson Lesiba Kgwele said it is primarily aimed at giving practical expression to President Jacob Zuma’s directive announced during his State of the Nation Address that infrastructure development should be fast-tracked further in the light of the huge backlogs in the province, especially electricity, schools, clinics, roads and water in the next two years.
Kgwele added that in welcoming the engagement, Premier Modise said that Strategic Infrastructure Programme 4 is part of the National Infrastructure Plan adopted by government last year to transform the economic landscape while simultaneously creating significant numbers of new jobs, and to strengthen the delivery of basic services.
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