Housing MMC happy with the progress of Riverside View construction

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15-08-2022
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Fourways Review
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The Housing MMC said the first phase, of 180 social housing units, are set to be completed by December this year.

MMC for Housing Department Mlungisi Mabaso has expressed his contentment with the progress of the Riverside View social housing development project.

Mabaso and Ward 96 councillor Rufus Maswazi visited the project’s construction site on August 2 to check the progress.

Housing MMC Mlungisi Mabaso and Ward 96 councillor Rufus Maswazi visit the social housing project construction site in Riverside View. Photo: Supplied

The construction project of 1 108 social housing units was launched in March by Mayor Mpho Phalatse to tackle the backlog and shortage of houses in the city.

“The construction project is progressing at a steady pace, with the first phase of 180 units due for completion in December this year. The 180 units are divided into five blocks, with two blocks ready to receive the third-floor slab,” Mabaso said.

“I am proud and pleased with the progress the developers and Joshco have made and for keeping the work at such a steady pace. This should be the standard for all developers moving forward, this is the first time we are seeing such progress in a short period of time.”

Mabaso also commended the contractor and development team for exceeding 30% of community involvement in the project.

“To date, the contractor and development team have exceeded the 30% minimum requirement of local community involvement. As of end of June, the community involvement was over 80%. Out of the 320 labourers on site, only 25 labourers were not from the local community.”