Question NW451 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
30 April 2024 - NW451
Graham, Ms SJ to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)Whether new generators and/or backup power systems have been purchased and installed since 1 January 2023 at the official Ministerial homes; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the details of the (a) total number purchased, (b) purchase price of each generator and/or backup power system and (c) Minister and/or Deputy Minister who has been allocated a generator and/or backup power system for his/her benefit; (2) Whether there are plans to purchase additional generators and/or backup power system for official Ministerial homes; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) Whether the generators and/or backup power systems have been maintained during the course of the specified period; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) What is the total amount that has been spent on diesel to run the generators in the specified period to date, including a breakdown of the (a) cost per litre and (b) total cost in each month?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
(1)
(a) Three(3) generators were purchased for the replacement of existing non-functional generators.
(b) The purchase the three generators amounts to R387 751.25, R349 998.93 and R 241 674.00, respectively.
(c) One (1) Minister and two (2) Deputy Ministers were been allocated a generators.
(2) There are no plans to purchase additional generators, as all existing generators are in good working condition.
(3) The scope of works related to the maintenance of the generators, is attached as Annexure A.
(4) The detail cost with the total amount spent on diesel, is attached as Annexure B.