Western Cape’s R131 billion infrastructure plan set to create thousands of jobs
- February 11, 2026
The Western Cape is on the cusp of a remarkable transformation, with plans to create thousands of jobs through a colossal R131 billion infrastructure pipeline, reports Cape {town} Etc.
By tightening coordination, unlocking partnerships, and aligning funding, the IMC aims to ensure that projects preparing for construction receive the necessary support and momentum.
Held on Friday, 6 February 2026, the session reviewed the progress on an array of projects spanning health, education, and essential provincial infrastructure. Notably, substantial advancements were confirmed for several large-scale initiatives that hold the potential to reshape communities throughout the region.
In the health sector, momentum is building for the much-anticipated New Tygerberg Central Hospital Public-Private Partnership. Efforts are underway to meet procurement requirements for this once-in-a-generation project, which aims to elevate healthcare standards within the province.
Furthermore, funding has been secured for the planning stages of one of the two regional hospitals in the metro, while professional teams have been appointed to advance the second, ensuring tangible progress in critical healthcare infrastructure.
The education sector is also witnessing significant developments, with several school projects under active construction. The Manenberg School of Skills is already on-site, progressing from handover to build phase.
Additionally, the Sunningdale Primary School is underway to cater to rapid learner growth in the region, while Dal Josaphat Primary School is taking shape as a replacement facility that will dramatically expand learner capacity upon its completion.
The Department of Infrastructure (DOI) provided an update revealing that hundreds of projects are currently underway or nearing completion across various sectors, including health facilities, schools, and general infrastructure.
The IMC closely examined the province’s Single Integrated Infrastructure Pipeline, which consists of 52 priority projects valued collectively at R131 billion. This diverse portfolio spans transport, health, education, human settlements, water, energy, and catalytic economic infrastructure, all prioritised for readiness and swift implementation.
In its discussions, the IMC also focused on integrating infrastructure investment. This initiative is designed to effectively package priority projects for blended finance, encouraging private sector participation, and garnering support from development finance sources.
Working in collaboration with the Water and Energy Council, the efforts aim to ensure that projects related to bulk water security and energy resilience are methodically planned and implemented, aligning with the broader infrastructure rollout.
Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers articulated the core principles driving this acceleration: ‘Acceleration is about discipline and focus. It means choosing the right projects, funding them properly, and removing the friction that slows delivery. What we are seeing is real progress. Projects are moving through planning, into construction, and towards delivery where it matters most,’
Source: CapeTown{etc}