R1.6bn in roads plan as Infrastructure SA supports North West

Premier Lazarus Mokgosi has placed Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) at the forefront of North West's infrastructure drive, outlining a number of road, aviation, and catalytic development projects that he says are progressing from planning to execution.

- By Boitumelo Tshehle

Mokgosi stated that the revitalisation of Pilanesberg International Airport would be carried out in cooperation with ISA to boost tourism and business activities, when delivering his State of the Province Address in Mahikeng on Thursday.

According to him, this will strengthen the province's tourist initiatives and revitalise business ventures in the Pilanesberg and Sun City resorts.

The intervention forms part of a broader tourism-linked infrastructure package that includes a Ri50-million road project.

“Moreover, the R1i50-million upgrade of the Majakaneng to Sun City road will be strategically positioned to sustain this economy and support the economic drive,” Mokgosi said.

He added that a similar approach was being considered for Mahikeng.

“A similar approach has been touted for Infrastructure South Africa to avail their expertise in commercialising Dirk George Montshioa Airport as a cargo airport in Mahikeng.”