MEC DIKELEDI MAHLANGU TABLES THE POLICY & BUDGET SPEECH FOR PUBLIC WORKS, ROADS AND TRANSPORT

...During this period of economic stagnation and decline, we have in our situation identified infrastructure development as key aspect that has the potential to stimulate economic activity and growth whilst at the same time creating much needed job opportunities.

We have equally noted that to accrue maximum benefit out of the infrastructure investment, we need a comprehensive forward-looking approach, which has a correct diagnosis of our challenges and necessary steps to move forward.

In this regard, we have been mandated by the Executive Council to develop an overarching Provincial Infrastructure Master Plan. The plan is meant to become a provincial blue print for all infrastructure programmes among others,

• Bulk water
• Electricity
• Roads network
• Education Facilities
• Health facilities
• Information Communication Technology

The Mpumalanga Provincial Infrastructure Master Plan will be linked to the Mpumalanga Provincial Growth Path.