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Western Cape Police OmbudsmanRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/node/1194

Official source

Source domain: westerncape.gov.za

Collected on 28 June 2026

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What this means

This is a Western Cape Government news article (21 April 2023) reporting on the progress of the construction of the Eerste River Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU). It states that the project has a total budget of R86.002 million, with R58.658 million allocated for construction of a 30-bed unit, and that completion is expected by the end of 2024. The article also highlights local economic participation (over R45 million budgeted for local suppliers/subcontractors and labour from the immediate area) and explains how the new unit will increase capacity at Eerste River Hospital.

Facts

Places

Western Cape

Reference

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/node/1194

Amounts

R 86 002 000, R 58 658 000, R 45 000 000

Key Takeaways

Western Cape Government news article
Eerste River Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU) construction progress
Date: 21 April 2023
Total project budget: R86.002 million
Construction allocation: R58.658 million
Unit size: 30-bed unit
Expected completion: end of 2024
Local suppliers/subcontractors: more than R45 million budgeted
Local labour: almost 20 local residents; 4 women
Eerste River Hospital mental health patients: ~60 daily; occupancy rate double current design
Purpose: increase capacity and provide designated therapeutic space
Western Cape Government
Department of Health and Wellness
Eerste River Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU)
Eerste River Hospital
Dr Adele Anthony
Minister Nomafrench Mbombo

Dates

Closing Date

21 April 2023