Minister Mitchell to open Haaskraal Road, Wellington

13 December 2021
Department of Transport and Public Works

Tomorrow, Tuesday 14 December 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Daylin Mitchell, will officially open the newly upgraded Haaskraal Road in the Cape Winelands District Municipality.

Construction of the R60 million project commenced on 22 February 2019 with a scheduled completion date of 22 April 2021. However, further amendments to the original road project changed the date of completion.

Haaskraal Road near Zeekoegat had been upgraded to enhance the agriculture, socio and tourism development in the area.

Minister Michell will be joined by Cape Winelands District Executive Mayor, Dr Elna von Schlicht and Drakenstein Mayor, Ald Conrad Poole, during the official opening of the road.

Details are as follows:
Date:   Tuesday, 14 December 2021
Time:   10am
Venue: Haaskraal Road, Wellington

All media are welcome to attend. There will be opportunities for media interviews and photographs. Social distancing and mask wearing will be strictly enforced.


Media Queries:

Ntomboxolo Makoba-Somdaka
Spokesperson for Minister Daylin Mitchell
Cell: 082 953 0026
Email: Ntomboxolo.Makoba-Somdaka@westerncape.gov.za