A leader of the Khayelitsha Development Forum (KDF) welcomed the construction of the transport interchange near the Chris Hani railway station in Nkanini.
Contractors are currently levelling the ground to kickstart the process.
KDF secretary Veza Nethi says the construction of the interchange has been long overdue.
He adds that Khayelitsha is expanding daily fuelling the need for a more reliable public transport.
“The construction of the transport interchange will make it easy for the commuters residing in Makhaza and Nkanini. Most of them have to take connecting taxis from Nkanini to the Site C taxi rank before they take another taxi to their destinations. “It is going to develop our infrastructure and make it easy for our motorists,” says Nethi.
He explains that their mandate as the KDF is to monitor the project and ensure everything goes smoothly.
Nethi says KDF endorses everything that brings change to Khayelitsha.
“We believe our local business people will benefit in the construction of the interchange. We will ensure that they are prioritised,” saysNethi.
Ward 98 councillor Andile Tetani says the project started in May and is expected to be completed in 2028. He says the interchange will be built in phases. “We are busy with the first phase where we are levelling the ground and then will put underground infrastructure. Then build up the structures.
“This is going to be a drop off. There will be shelters for informal traders as well and a few offices,” explained Tetani, adding that the interchange will accommodate Taxis, buses (Golden Arrow and My Citi).
He said the objective is to make Khayelitsha a business hub.
