A long-distance (international) transport facility has been built in Braamfontein. It took over 48 months to build the facility at the cost of R530 million. 28 SMMEs were contracted at the commencement of this multi-million-rand development. Changes in the city’s supply chain management policy had the desired result of creating employment opportunities.
the Johannesburg communications Specialist, Virgil James said, “unlike the old building with its unpleasant past that was demolished to make a way for it, it’s modern, imposing and attractive.”
The building fits into corner of Gwigwi and Simmonds Streets and it is a welcome addition to the city landscape. It is near the Home Affairs and Park Station.
The Johannesburg International Transport Interchange has 50 000 square meters of space with a bus terminal included for cross border buses and a rank that can hold 800 taxis at any one time, ranking 150 taxis and 20 buses.
James said, “the facility has over 3300 square meters devoted to retail for both large retail outlets and informal traders, banks, ticketing offices and food courts.”
James said that the facility it is not only for travellers but operators as well, there are resting rooms with showers for them. “The facility will see approximately 1500 travellers per day arrive or depart to destinations in the SADC regions of Africa,” he added.
He said that the set date for the official launch is 30 June 2021, and it will be under strict COVID-19 protocols.
