Johannesburg: AfricUpdate – News Desk
Fast-tracking the delivery of infrastructure projects that are essential to KwaZulu-Natal’s socio-economic growth was at the core of Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli’s strategic meeting of the Provincial Infrastructure Council. Held at the Archie Gumede Conference Centre in eThekwini recently, the meeting brought together senior government officials, municipal representatives, and state-owned entities in a united drive to accelerate infrastructure delivery across the province.
According to the provincial government, the council is set to play a central role in ensuring the systematic selection, planning, and monitoring of infrastructure projects implementation. This includes oversight of the Provincial Infrastructure Master Plan, with a strong focus on practical outcomes, improved intergovernmental collaboration, and enhanced accountability.
“The Council will also ensure that infrastructure initiatives align with the District Development Model (DDM), which aims to bring development closer to communities by fostering integrated planning at district and local level. By strengthening partnerships and communication between government departments, municipalities, and state-owned enterprises, the Council seeks to create a more agile and responsive infrastructure delivery ecosystem.” the provincial government said in a statement.
At the meeting, Ntuli emphasised the need to remove existing bottlenecks, improve coordination, and ensure that projects are fully aligned with both national and provincial priorities. The meeting also addressed the implementation of the Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS) and explored ways to boost technical capacity within the public sector. This includes training and support for officials involved in infrastructure planning, procurement, and project management.
