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Introduction to the Re Kgabisa Tshwane programme

Introduction to the Re Kgabisa Tshwane programme. Programme Scope and Objectives. Improve the physical working environment for 40 national government departments/agencies in the inner city of Tshwane to an acceptable norm

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Introduction to the Re Kgabisa Tshwane programme

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  1. Introduction to the Re Kgabisa Tshwane programme

  2. Programme Scope and Objectives • Improve the physical working environment for 40 national government departments/agencies in the inner city of Tshwane to an acceptable norm • Form a partnership with the City of Tshwane to ensure that the urban environment is improved, including urban security, public spaces, and accessibility • Contribute to Inner City renewal and rejuvenation • Develop the image of Tshwane as an important capital city in Africa • Contribute to BEE • Attract private sector investment

  3. Background • October 1997/February 2001 – Cabinet decision that national Government headquarters to remain located in inner city of Tshwane to promote urban renewal • June 2004 – Presidential Programme of Action requirement for DPW and DPSA to develop a framework to improve the physical work environment for the public service • Re a Kgabisa programme is one aspect of process of improving the physical work environment, focusing on national government headquarters • 25 May 2005 - Cabinet approval of the programme

  4. SpatialDevelopment Framework Two corridors concentrating government accommodation investments and improvements to City infrastructure Alignment to City of Tshwane inner city development strategy

  5. Spatial Development Framework Precincts along the corridors, for consolidating and clustering department accommodation around a public space network

  6. FACTORS INFORMING THE SDF • Maximise use of existing government property and Inner City infrastructure • Incorporate cultural and heritage sites • Integrate with municipal initiatives e.g. Mandela Corridor; housing, transport planning and open space developments • Allow for flexibility, possible expansion to include other government entities and multilaterals

  7. BENEFITS OF CONCENTRATED DEVELOPMENT • Cost-effective investment in supporting municipal infrastructure • Focus efforts to improve urban management e.g. security • Allows for greater accessibility: • Transportation links • One-stop-shop • Possible sharing of facilities, egconference centers, call centers,IT infrastructure • Increases impact on inner city renewal and economic growth

  8. Options Analysis Process • Jointly develop solutions with departments, to ensure that their needs are met • Thorough analysis of long-term needs of departments • Robust diligent options analysis per department to identify the most appropriate location and procurement mechanism

  9. OPTIONS ANLAYSIS CONSIDERATIONS Determination of optimal location of a department involves balancing: • Cost-effectiveness: • First preference is for Departments to remain where they are and consolidate • Use existing buildings where possible • Availability of suitably sized land parcels and buildings • Departments’ preferences • Frequency of interactions between departments • Possibility of clustering departments with similar mandates, creating precincts with distinct character

  10. Funding • Cost of options analysis process for all departments is included in DPW budget • On completion of the options analysis process departments will apply for budgets in accordance with the normal budgeting process (capital budget item, lease budget or register for PPP) • Initial estimates of overall costs: • Cost to CTMM = R2 billion • Cost to national government = R9 billion over 25 years (NPV R4 billion)

  11. Programme Management • A Programme Steering Committee has been established between DPSA, DPW, NT and the CTMM, to: • Champion the programme • Oversee and monitor implementation • Finalise the funding strategy • Ensure coordinated implementation • MOU’s to guide collaboration process have been established between DPW/CTMM and DPW/NT • DPW appointment of Programme Manageras DDG leading dedicated unit to oversee the programme

  12. Progress (1)     

  13. Progress (2)   

  14. Progress (3)

  15. Way Forward • Options analysis currently in process for initial group of nine departments • Options analysis for all departments scheduled to be completed by end of 2006 • The bulk of the physical work will take place between 2008 and 2010, with the work due to be completed by 2014

  16. Thank you

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