# The City of Johannesburg’s 703-million-rand forensic laboratory project, located in Auckland Park, is facing significant delays. Despite being 98-percent complete, the facility has yet to begin operations. News24 reports that contractors have stated they will not meet the fourth extended deadline, citing issues such as design flaws and payment delays. The project, initially budgeted at 588-million-rand, has now exceeded 700-million-rand due to these ongoing challenges.
Joburg’s forensic lab nears completion despite ongoing delays