The dusty streets of a small Mnquma Municipality township are set for a major facelift after Mayor Baba Ganjana officially handed over a multimillion rand project to a contractor last week.
The work, which has already began in some parts of Vuli Valley township, will be done in two phases. Mnquma Municipality spokesman Loyiso Mpalantshane said phase one will cost R18-million, which will be used to surface, re-surface and do paving of up to 4km of dilapidated township streets.
“The project will encompass the rehabilitation, reconstruction and upgrading of roads over the next three years. New storm water drains will also be constructed while existing ones will be upgraded during this period. The first phase of the project is expected to be completed before the end of June this year and the second phase will commence immediately thereafter,” he said.
Townships that are set to benefit from the road rehabilitation project include Cuba, Ibika, Msobomvu, Extension 2, Extension 6, Extension 7 and those in Ngqamakhwe and Centane.
Ganjana said that the project will also afford job opportunities for locals, specifically the youth.
“We have identified that road infrastructure is bad and people are incurring costs in repairs on their cars. We are embarking on this project to restore their dignity. They pay rates so we must also deliver the services.
“This programme will take three years and our youth will benefit from it. People that will start working now are guaranteed that they will be working for the rest of the three years,” Ganjana said.
Residents yesterday welcomed the move saying it would allow for easy access to amenities.
“Our streets are very dusty, you can not leave your washed clothes unattended on the washing line because dust will mess them up. These streets also have big potholes and are very dangerous for our children,” said 43-year-old Thokozile Mabinza from Cuba.
Mpalantshane said funds for phase two will be allocated after the financial year has ended. The second phase, which will see a further 6km of the road network being surfaced, will commence in July.
“This will include the construction of pedestrian walks, rehabilitation of blocked storm water drainage systems including erection of new storm water drains to enhance water reticulation system along the roads network,” he said.
“These areas are prone to heavy rains which often leave roads washed away with potholes that pose a danger to both motorists and other road users alike.”
He said the project would allow beneficiaries to use their qualifications to gain further employment after its completion.
Big upgrade for Mnquma streets
The work, which has already began in some parts of Vuli Valley township, will be done in two phases. Mnquma Municipality spokesman Loyiso Mpalantshane said phase one will cost R18-million, which will be used to surface, re-surface and do paving of up to 4km of dilapidated township streets.
“The project will encompass the rehabilitation, reconstruction and upgrading of roads over the next three years. New storm water drains will also be constructed while existing ones will be upgraded during this period. The first phase of the project is expected to be completed before the end of June this year and the second phase will commence immediately thereafter,” he said.
Townships that are set to benefit from the road rehabilitation project include Cuba, Ibika, Msobomvu, Extension 2, Extension 6, Extension 7 and those in Ngqamakhwe and Centane.
Ganjana said that the project will also afford job opportunities for locals, specifically the youth.
“We have identified that road infrastructure is bad and people are incurring costs in repairs on their cars. We are embarking on this project to restore their dignity. They pay rates so we must also deliver the services.
“This programme will take three years and our youth will benefit from it. People that will start working now are guaranteed that they will be working for the rest of the three years,” Ganjana said.
Residents yesterday welcomed the move saying it would allow for easy access to amenities.
“Our streets are very dusty, you can not leave your washed clothes unattended on the washing line because dust will mess them up. These streets also have big potholes and are very dangerous for our children,” said 43-year-old Thokozile Mabinza from Cuba.
Mpalantshane said funds for phase two will be allocated after the financial year has ended. The second phase, which will see a further 6km of the road network being surfaced, will commence in July.
“This will include the construction of pedestrian walks, rehabilitation of blocked storm water drainage systems including erection of new storm water drains to enhance water reticulation system along the roads network,” he said.
“These areas are prone to heavy rains which often leave roads washed away with potholes that pose a danger to both motorists and other road users alike.”
He said the project would allow beneficiaries to use their qualifications to gain further employment after its completion.
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