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As part of the City of Johannesburg ’ s strategy to meet their demand for new social infrastructure , the Johannesburg Development Agency ( JDA ), has completed the construction on this project that will benefit and enhance the the lives and lifestyles of the residents in the community of Norwood , Orchards , Orange Grove and the adjacent neighbourhoods .
The project handover took place in December 2020 , after over a five-year period of delays due to contractor changes that resulted in a challenging stop-start type development , and consequent ‘ canvass to complete ’ for the final appointed teams .
The idea behind the recreational facility is to provide a safe space that facilitates the development of fundamental skills , such as reading and writing partnered with various physical activities and health , to stimulate growth and development in the community .
The land available for new social infrastructure within the Louis Botha Corridor ( where the facility is located ) is limited and therefore existing clusters have to be optimised and upgraded for current and future use . Patterson Park was already a well-maintiained area and therefore was ideal for the upgrade and expansion .
This facility is one of the latest completed projects by the JDA , adding to the more than 600 implemented projects across all administrative regions of the City .
After the various project delays and contractor changes , the JDA appointed GVK-Siya Zama Construction in mid-2019 for the completion of construction of the facility , which they have seen through with commendable quality .
As part of the facility upgrade , an old club house in Paterson Park – a heritage building – was commemorated through a special mural on the side of the new recreation centre ’ s main hall that overlooks the site where the original structure once stood . What was retained of the heritage building was the original foundations and four pillars .
An important aspect of this project for both the JDA and City alike , is not only the safety and security of the facility , but also a sense of ownership from the community , ensuring that the facility will be used by future generations too . Further , reducing crime in the youth by allowing them to express themselves and learn various skills through what the facility has to offer .
PROJECT FEATURES The client brief was essentially the development of a multifunctional recreation park to cater to the communities ’ recreational needs through various sports , learning and creative opportunities .
1 . The main system controller for the packaged VRF system that services the gymnasium .
2 . The solar PV controllers regulate the entire rooftop installation of 112 kW .
3 . UV-C lights have been fitted to the system to sterilise the air supply to the building as well as return air from the building .
4 . The plant space area for the VRF system .
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