Infrastructure

South Africa’s Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke released a report on 26 March revealing significant delays in 72% of 152 audited infrastructure projects, averaging 41 months. The findings undermine service delivery and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reform plans amid R47.39-billion in spending. Maluleke urged slowing spending to match capabilities.

26 mars 2026 Rapporté par l'IA

Despite increased national investments in road maintenance, the share of state roads in very poor condition in Dalarna has risen slightly to 16.5 percent over the past year. This emerges from a new analysis by Transportföretagen. The analysis also highlights major deficiencies in the county's culverts.

Un nouveau rapport exhorte l'Illinois à accélérer le remplacement de près de 1,5 million de conduites de service en plomb, estimant que cela pourrait créer jusqu'à 90 000 emplois sur dix ans. Le plan préconise de donner la priorité aux zones fortement exposées et de diversifier la main-d'œuvre dans un contexte de déficit de financement se chiffrant en milliards de dollars. Les défenseurs soulignent la crise de santé publique posée par ces conduites toxiques.

23 mars 2026 Rapporté par l'IA

Municipal company Falu energi och vatten has terminated its contract with NCC for a new wastewater treatment plant in Falun, estimated at around two billion kronor. Reasons include delays, higher costs, and significant changes to the project. A new procurement process is planned.