Heritage Cases

The following items where pointed out as the brief given by the Department of Public Works at the meeting held on the 12th of December 2012 on site as the scope of work: Environmentally Friendly The Project Manager highlighted that the building design should be 'green' and energy efficient making use of practices such as rain water harvesting etc. Bulk Services • A backup generator is required (Electrical Engineer) • Upgrade of electricity • Emergency water - the tank should be on ground level and it should be linked to the main services. Security • Visitors should be checked when entering and when exiting. • Prisoner delivery from the Police Station as well as from the Prison should be secure whether by vehicle or by foot. • The secure holding facility requires major upgrading. The requirements are: - A 5 Star Holding Cell setup to match Department of Justice requirements within the secure zone of the complex. - 4 x holding cells (male, female, juvenile male and juvenile female). - A secure sally port - A SAPS room and a DCS room with separate ablutions and kitchen • The Project Manager highlighted that security is of very high importance and will be investigated and approved separately at sketch plan submission. Heritage Site • A portion of the site is of great heritage significance and is being visited by tourists on a daily basis. This portion of the site should be fenced off and a separate entrance is to be provided for tourist at the back of the site. • All heritage structures are to be completely restored to their original condition. Cash Hall upgrade • Securely close above counter up to the ceiling. • Bullet proof windows to be installed at counter. • 2 x normal service points + 1 x disabled service point required. • Counter trays to be installed (1 x large tray for the pass through of files and the rest can smaller tray for the pass through of money). • External window of the cash hall should be bullet proof. • Money safes are to be positioned in front of the records safe and visually cordoned off from the public eye with partitioning. • Entrance door to the cash hall should be a safe type door. • The two other external doors to the cash hall should be dummy doors that are closed up on the inside. Other items • Fencing • Landscaping • Perimeter lighting • Electrical gates • Security lighting • Adjusting the position of the flag pole(s) • Floor tiles to the Interpreters Room and Family Court Clerk Office. • Upgrade of fire installation • 2 x additional offices • Covered staff parking to be provided; 3 x secure parking (garages) to be provided.