Transport Minister and Eastern Cape Premier brief media on N2 Wild Coast Project and infrastructure development
Members of the media are invited to join the Minister of Transport, Mr. Joe Maswanganyi, MP, together with the Premier of the Eastern Cape Province, Honourable, Phumulo Masualle, MPL for a briefing following a consultative working meeting the two principals will have tomorrow, Thursday, 17 August 2017.
Among other key focus areas, the two principals will deliberate on developments regarding the N2 Wild Coast project and transport and infrastructure development in the province.
The N2 Wild Coast project forms part of the Strategic Infrastructure Projects 2 (SIP2) overseen by the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC).
At completion, this project will cut and reduce travel time between East London and Durban by two hours linking the two provinces with much ease, boost tourism and will reduce the cost of doing business.
The development of the N2 Wild Coast project will also see the building of two of the biggest and highest bridges in the continent whilst creating much needed long and short-term jobs in the country.
Following the consultative engagement, the Minister and Premier will brief members of the media on the outcome of the deliberations and plan of action.
The details of the Minister and Premier’s briefing with media are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 17 August 2017
Time: 13h30 for 14h00
Venue: The Cabinet Room at State House, Premier’s Office, Bisho
Members of the media attending the event are requested to confirm their attendance with Sam Monareng on 073 491 3382 or via email on monarens@dot.gov.za
