Media statement by Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Patricia de Lille and Head of Infrastructure South Africa, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa gazetting of the National Infrastructure Plan 2050 Phase 2 for public comment
On 21 October 2022, Minister Patricia de Lille gazetted the National Infrastructure Plan 2050 Phase 2 (NIP 2050 Phase 2) for public comment. The comment period will run for a period of 49 days, ending 9 December 2022. The NIP 2050 Phase 2 is drafted by Infrastructure South Africa as headed by Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.
The NIP 2050 Phase 2 offers a strategic vision and plan to deliver high-priority distributed infrastructure networks by 2050. It focuses on distributed infrastructure that links more closely to businesses and communities. Building on the bulk infrastructure sectors prioritised in NIP 2050 Phase 1, this iteration also offers a strategic vision and plan that links NDP objectives to practical steps and intermediate outcomes
To this end, the NIP 2050 Phase 2 focuses mainly on ‘distributed infrastructure.’ It is organised into two main sections. The first section offers insight into six infrastructure areas: human settlements, municipal electricity, water and sanitation, solid waste, passenger transport, road infrastructure, education infrastructure, and health infrastructure. The second section focuses on three cross-cutting elements namely: digital infrastructure, crime and corruption, and governance of distributed infrastructure delivery.
To ensure inclusivity and accuracy, extensive consultations were held with government departments and agencies as well as industry partners from across the private sector when drafting the NIP 2050 Phase 2. The valuable input from the stakeholders is fully represented in this draft document.
The NIP 2050 Phase 2 Gazette can be found on the link: https://www.gov.za/documents/infrastructure-development-act-national-infrastructure-plan-2050-phase-2-comments-invited and comments can be submitted until 9 December 2022 to the email: NIP2050Phase2@dpw.gov.z
Enquiries: Nombulelo Nyathela on 060 503 4933/ nombulelo@presidency.gov.za or Zara Nicholson on 079 416 5996/ Zara.Nicholson@dpw.gov.za
