| Project Detail |
The Project is designed to improve key national road segments with the objective to reduce transportation costs in South Africa. The contents of the Project include rehabilitation of the pavement for the existing toll sections of national roads, construction of additional lanes to widen such roads, and rehabilitation of related infrastructure such as bridges and intersections. After successful implementation of the Project, about ZAR 68 billion of savings of road user costs (in real terms) are expected to be achieved over 25 years forecasting period.
The Project is estimated to be implemented over five years. SANRAL will be the Project Implementation Agency. Procurement will be conducted in compliance with the national law and regulations, and will meet the core principles of NDB’s policy.
The positive impacts of the Project include: (i) job opportunities during construction phase, (ii) improved connectivity for the affected population; (iii) enhanced access to markets and opportunities for its people and businesses; (iv) enhanced transport efficiency; (v) enhanced quality of living for the connected population.
The Project is Category “B”, in line with NDB’s Environment and Social Framework (ESF), as its impacts are minimal and can be mitigated by adherence to established environmental and social practices and requirements of the country system. The negative impacts mainly pertain to additional land acquisition and physical resettlement; however, these impacts are minimal. |
