The applicability of public private partnerships as alternative funding models within the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport

Abstract

Considering the condition of the Gauteng provincial road network, it has become critical that all the road maintenance and construction programmes be enhanced. However, the need to have an efficient and effective provincial road network has put a strain on the allocations given to the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) annually. Over the years, there had been sole reliance by GDRT on MTEF funds which, according to the findings of this research, have been reducing every successive year. Based on these factors, it has become imperative for GDRT to explore alternative funding sources to sustain their road maintenance and construction programmes. The possible source of these alternative funds which GDRT could explore is the private sector under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) engagements. This research sought to establish whether the PPP models could be applied effectively within GDRT.