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MEC Lusithi Hands Over Newly Completed David Livingstone Secondary School

Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and InfrastructureRef: https://www.ecdpw.gov.za/mec-lusithi-hands-over-newly-completed-david-livingstone-secondary-school/

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Source domain: ecdpw.gov.za

Collected on 31 July 2026

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What this means

This is a news/media statement from the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) about the official opening and handover of the newly completed David Livingstone Secondary School. MEC Siphokazi Lusithi (with the Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane) handed over the completed school infrastructure in Schauderville, Gqeberha, to the Eastern Cape Department of Education. The article lists the school facilities delivered and states the adjusted contract value (R139,159,458.22) and the contractors/professional service providers involved, including local SMME participation.

Facts

Places

Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape

Reference

https://www.ecdpw.gov.za/mec-lusithi-hands-over-newly-completed-david-livingstone-secondary-school/

Amounts

R 139 159 458, R 16 100 000

Key Takeaways

  • Post published: July 30, 2026
  • Event: official opening and handover of David Livingstone Secondary School
  • Location: Schauderville, Gqeberha (Eastern Cape)
  • Handover to: Eastern Cape Department of Education
  • Led by: MEC Siphokazi Lusithi (Eastern Cape DPWI)
  • Premier present: Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane
  • Project scope: renovations to existing buildings and construction of new facilities
  • Facilities included: 29 classrooms, science laboratory, computer room, library, auditorium, staff/admin/counselling/nutrition facilities, upgraded ablutions, walkways, guard house, parking, landscaping
  • Additional works: new netball court, rugby field rehabilitation, boundary fencing, stormwater drainage, electrical and mechanical services, site improvements
  • Adjusted contract value: R139,159,458.22
  • Construction contractor: GVK Siya-Zama Building Contractors
  • Professional services: SVA Architects; Abamiseli Quantity Surveyors; Carifro Consulting Engineers; Gilgal Development Consulting Engineers
  • Local SMMEs: 17 local SMMEs; contracts valued at more than R16.1 million (excluding VAT); unskilled labour sourced locally
  • Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
  • MEC Siphokazi Lusithi
  • Eastern Cape Department of Education
  • Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane
  • David Livingstone Secondary School
  • GVK Siya-Zama Building Contractors
  • SVA Architects
  • Abamiseli Quantity Surveyors
  • Carifro Consulting Engineers
  • Gilgal Development Consulting Engineers