THE contractor will be appointed soon to build Kanana Police Station. The residents will now finally have the police station in their area. The sod-turning was performed more than 10 years ago, but the police station was never been built.

Minister for public works Thulas Nxesi said the police station was supposed to be built back in 2004.

“Kanana Police Station in Orkney was a priority in 2004 financial year. However SAPS changed its approach after the appointment of Commissioner General Bheki Cele. They focused in deep rural areas. However we can now confirm that the Kanana Police Station is planned for its construction in this financial year.

“The consultant was appointed by SAPS. And tender documents are at the final draft stage. The contractor will be appointed soon and the completion of the project is scheduled for next year,” Nxesi said.

-TDN

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