Johannesburg - The replacement of 200 old lifts in Gauteng hospitals and government buildings have kicked off across the province on Monday.
The lift replacement programme was announced by the Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works late last year.
According to the department the programme was initiated as a result of the age and their condition as most of them were more than 30 years old.
The department said contractors were already on site to start with the stripping of the old lifts infrastructure, which would be followed by the installation of the new ones.
"Priority has been given to buildings such as former Johannesburg General Hospital now Charlotte Maxeke, Rahima Moosa Mother and Child formerly known as Coronation Hospital and Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital," the department said.
The department said the programme will also cover places including the Tambo Memorial Hospital, Edenvale Hospital, Tshwane Hospital Complex, Matlotlo House Extension, No 69 President Street, No 78 Market Street and the Golden Oaks Building.
The whole programme is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
The department has apologised for any inconvenience that might be caused while work is being done and also appealed for patience from the public.
"The project would significantly enhance service delivery at public service points for the benefit of the residents of Gauteng," the department said.
