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Joburg commits R1.4 billion to 2010 World Cup |
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Wednesday, 25 May 2005 |
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The City of Johannesburg will spend around R1.4 billion over the next four years to prepare for the 2010 Soccer World Cup, Amos Masondo, the executive mayor said today. In presenting the city's budget for the 2005/2006 financial years, Masondo said the R18.9 billion spending plan was influenced by the city's aim to become a world class African city. It was also shaped by the six mayoral priorities, namely good governance, economic development, job creation, inner city regeneration, public safety, excellent service delivery and the fight against HIV/Aids.
Masondo said as part of preparations for the 2010 World Cup R20 million had been allocated to Ellis Park, and R15 million to Nasrec. The upgrading of Dobsonville and Orlando stadiums received R18.5 million.
The visibility of metro police would be increased with funds allocated for 200 new municipal police officers to be appointed in July and another 126 from January 2006. The new appointees would be given an extra 100 motor vehicles. Source: SABC |
