"Furthermore, in adherence with legislation JMPD will be able to adequately house all vehicles that have been impounded due to infringements such as illegal parking, un-roadworthiness, illegal dumping and non-compliance of road regulations like drinking and driving."
The land still needs to be officially signed over to the city and rezoned but the departments said they hoped to break ground with the project in the next year.
"The increase of break-downs as well as additional space means that we can be more visible and effective in impounding vehicles which are in many cases the cause of road accidents and fatalities as well as criminal activities," said Knott.
The city is planning to add 20 new breakdown vehicles to its existing fleet.