Department’s R8 billion budget set to catalyse province’s economic growth and recovery

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has committed to using its R8.75 billion to catalyse its contribution to the province’s economic recovery post the COVID-19 pandemic.

Of the allocated funds, the department will spend R2,5 billion towards Transport Infrastructure projects which include Planning, Design, Construction and Maintenance; R2.9 billion towards transport operations, while R2,45 billion will be allocated to the Gautrain for operational expenses and subsidies. 

“As part of safeguarding these funds and ensuring that the people of our province get value for money, we have appointed an independent reputable legal firm with extensive experience in contract law to help us manage time, cost, and quality as the critical components of transport infrastructure delivery,” said MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure Jacob Mamabolo.