Mogale City Local Municipality has confirmed its intention to repair the damaged bridge on Indaba Lane in Muldersdrift, bringing some relief to residents after more than a year of uncertainty.

According to Mogale’s communication officer, Refilwe Mahlangu, the municipality has consulted with several private firms to explore possible solutions for repairing the washed-away low-water bridge and surrounding road infrastructure.

The municipality’s Infrastructure Services Department has submitted a special budget request for the project in the 2025/ 26 financial year. Should the request not be approved, the project may alternatively be considered under the 2026/ 27 capital budget allocation.

• Read the initial article here: Safety concerns grow over washed-away bridge on neglected Indaba Lane

Once funding has been approved and allocated, the project will commence with the appointment of consulting engineers and contractors to oversee the reconstruction of the low-water bridge and road.

“A full engineering investigation and assessment will be conducted as part of the appointment of consulting engineers and contractors,” Mahlangu explained. “The low-water bridge and road require complete and compliant reconstruction, which is dependent on capital budget approval.”

She added that no provision has been made for the project in the current financial year, as funds have already been allocated to other ongoing infrastructure projects. As a result, reconstruction will take time before it can begin.