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For immediate release
28 October 2020

ECO-FRIENDLY BOPHELONG CLINIC TO IMPROVE HEALTH SERVICES

The new 1 790m² modern Bophelong Clinic in Doornkop, Soweto is on track for completion this year,
with the sub-structure, superstructure, roof structure and roof covering now completed.

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Department
of Health, has been implementing the construction of the larger, modernised facility.

The clinic is another demonstration of the City’s drive to provide healthcare facilities within a 5km radius
of all communities. Since construction activities recommenced under COVID-19 Alert Level 3, the
construction of the facility is steadily progressing.

“The construction of the clinic is currently at stage five, 95% completion, meaning that the community
of Doornkop, Soweto, will have access to a world class facility capable of accommodating larger
volumes of patients and providing a wider range of services” said MMC for Health and Social
Development, Cllr Eunice Mgcina.

Directors
P Kganare (Chairperson) A Ngcezula (CEO) S Moonsamy (CFO) M Ntanga EV Magerman V Magale S Moichela Dr.M Makwarela M Hleko N Moiloa S Masango T Motloung T Mvundle
R Shirinda (Company Secretary)
Registration Number: 2001/005101/07
“The Bophelong Clinic project is part of the broader City of Johannesburg health infrastructure upgrade
programme, which is aimed at improving access to basic health services for the residents,” MMC
Mgcina added.

Due to the population growth in the area, the existing Bophelong Clinic was no longer able to meet
the needs of the community that is growing exponentially. This put enormous pressure on the clinic
and its ability to meet residents’ needs.

The facility’s eco-friendly concept design will make use of technological innovations such as solar
panels, to reduce operational costs and minimising the carbon footprint of the development, CCTV and
Access control, to ensure safety, and will use light-emitting diode (LED) energy saving lighting.

“The City of Johannesburg, under the Government of Local Unity (GLU), has outlined 11 Strategic
Priorities to coordinate effective responses to the Joburg 2040 Growth and Development Strategy
(GDS) and has identified sustainable service delivery as a strategic priority to accelerate service
delivery and make an impactful difference in the residents of the City,” MMC for Development Planning,
Cllr Lawrence Khoza, added.

The facility’s wheelchair friendly ramps, balustrades and handrails means that the elderly and people
with disabilities will be able to safely enter and exit the building.

Once completed, Bophelong Clinic will feature a 200-seat waiting area, with public ablutions; a
children’s play area linked to the waiting area, with a view of food gardens; and dispensary, easily
accessed from the waiting area; and ample natural light from the rooflights and windows.

The overall scope of works includes the construction of 18 consulting rooms, including an emergency
wing, chronic wing, acute wing, a waiting area, guard house and parking area.
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Issued by:
Johannesburg Development Agency
Susan Monyai
Email: smonyai@jda.org.za