Sisulu was shown a display house at Pelican Heights,
opposite Strandfontein, an area deliberately chosen for
its harsh weather conditions. She was shown the outside
walls constructed of galvanised steel and polystyrene
and an innovative hot water unit in the bathroom. Sisulu
said later that her department had invited developers to
submit proposals for affordable houses and that the
display house was of the type her department would
consider. "I'm told this type of house can be build in
any area and I don't feel anyone should be concerned
that the value of their properties can be eroded. People
were promised a better life and it starts with a descent
descent house. I now hope we can come with some
discussion on pricing soon as the house I have seen is
exactly what I need," she said.
Note:
The envisaged cost saving could very well be up to 40% of
conventional building costs on bulk orders.
Sisulu said: "I have only so much money to
spend on housing and if for example I was to order
500 units, I would like us to look at wholesale prices".
