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Update on MR310 (R303) and other routes to Citrusdal

26 August 2024 During recent heavy rains, the banks of the Olifants River breached upstream of MR310 resulting in flooding of the...

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Heavy congestion on the N1 inbound after two weeks of rain

The Western Cape Government’s Department of Infrastructure has had to close certain lanes of the N1 inbound near Sable Road for safety...

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Lane closure: N1 Inbound before Sable Road, Outbound after Sable Road

The wetland area in the rail reserve close to Century City has reached capacity. Despite running at full capacity, the stormwater system...

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Addressing Recent Infrastructure Challenges Following Extreme Weather Events

The Western Cape has experienced numerous extreme weather occurrences since 2022, significantly impacting our infrastructure, especially in...

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Advocate Chantal Smith appointed as the new Head of the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Advocate Chantal Smith as the new Head of the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure...

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Developing student potential through entrepreneurship workshop

The Department of Infrastructure welcomed students to the first Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Entrepreneurship Programme for Youth held in Cape Town...

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Opening of the N7 Refinery Interchange

Ceremonial opening of the N7 Refinery Interchange by Premier Alan Winde and provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers On Friday...

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Minister Simmers to award Masakh’iSizwe Bursaries to successful applicants

Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, to award Masakh’iSizwe Bursaries to successful applicants On Saturday, 27 April 2024...

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R116.6 million for Energy Resilience Programme and Solar Geyser Initiative

Western Cape Department of Infrastructure Invests R116.6 million in the Provincial Energy Resilience Programme and Solar Geyser Initiative...

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Individual Housing Subsidy applications now open

Applications for the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Individual Housing Subsidy opened on 1 April and prospective homeowners are invited...

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