African project
Nomzamo Public Transport Facility
All the kiosks have been provided with water, wash basins, fat traps and an extractor fan.
The kiosks themselves are separately metered so that water and electricity costs can
be recovered from the traders. Six open trading bays have also been demarcated on the
new paved area outside the Nomzamo business centre so that informal traders can be
accommodated in a controlled environment.
A wash bay has been constructed for two taxis with an overhead canopy and a separately
metered water supply. The intention is to provide a business opportunity for an
entrepreneur to provide a taxi washing service. The wash bay features an underground
oil separator that prevents oil and grease from entering the foul sewer system.
A photovoltaic (PV) system provides adequate electricity supply for 100% of the
administration buildings and ablution block when the sun is shining. The PV system can
always be expanded in the future to include batteries in order to accommodate lighting at
night.
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“It is hoped that the Nomzamo community takes ownership of the facility and proper
management control is implemented, so that this public open space can be used for the
benefit of the entire community,” Calverey concludes.
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