DocumentOngoingMedia statement

Idt Hands Over Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities

Independent Development TrustRef: R150-MILLION

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This document is an IDT media statement dated 18 July 2018 about the handover of a substance abuse (drug rehabilitation) treatment centre in Seshego, outside Polokwane, Limpopo. The Independent Development Trust (IDT) was contracted by the Limpopo Department of Social Development to complete stalled works, including commissioning equipment and installing additional services. The completed Seshego Treatment Centre (cost R150 million) is expected to start admitting patients from across Limpopo and will officially open later in 2018, with capacity for at least 80 patients and about 90 staff.

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Substance abuse treatment at the Seshego Treatment Centre

The newly completed Seshego Treatment Centre in Limpopo is now available to admit patients from across the province. It provides comprehensive drug rehabilitation services including detoxification, therapy, medical care, and recreational activities for up to 80 patients at a time, supported by about 90 staff members.

Who it is for: individuals in Limpopo struggling with substance abuse
How to act on it: Patients must be referred or enrolled through the Limpopo Department of Social Development; intake will begin after the official opening later in 2018.

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The centre, the first of its kind in Limpopo, is expected to commence intake of patients from all over the province and will be officially opened later this year.

Facts

Places

Limpopo, Polokwane Local Municipality

Reference

R150-MILLION

Amounts

R 150, R 150 000 000

Key Takeaways

Document type: IDT media statement
Date: 18 July 2018
Project: Seshego Treatment Centre (substance abuse/drug rehabilitation)
Location: Seshego, outside Polokwane, Limpopo
Cost: R150-million
Handover: Completed premises handed over to Limpopo provincial Department of Social Development
IDT role: Contracted to complete stalled works, including snagging after practical completion
Additional services installed: bulk water storage tank, fire hydrants, standby generators, CCTV cameras, lift, server room, intercom system
Capacity: at least 80 patients; staff complement about 90
Facilities included: consultation block, detoxification centre, kitchen/dining halls, wards (females, males, youth), swimming pool, gym, games room, recreational area, administration building, waiting areas, guard house, garages, parking, staff accommodation units
Expected intake: commence intake of patients from all over Limpopo; official opening later in 2018
Independent Development Trust (IDT)
Limpopo provincial Department of Social Development
National Department of Public Works
Lesego Mashigo