Issued by: Southern Metropolitan Local Council
29 May 1998
The Southern Metropolitan Local Council (SMLC) is in a process of developing a sport complex within the inner city of Johannesburg with funding received from the Lord Mayor of London.
Funding to the value of R357 181 00 was donated to the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Council in October 1996 when the Lord Mayor visited his counterpart Councillor Isaac Mogase.
Following discussions between the National Sports Council with the Inner City Sports Committee, a sports complex in Hillbrow was identified for upgrading and development. This funding was subsequently transferred to the SMLC.
The funds will be spend on upgrading the sports complex as follows:
TOTAL R350 000
Construction of this project is expected to start in June 1998 and be completed by the end of July 1998
Issued on behalf of Councillor Z Nxumalo Chairperson Sports Culture and Recreation
For more information contact Busiswe Fisher Tel: 407 6317