#Letter: Rebuilding efforts too slow since April floods
"This is a matter which needs urgent attention as roads are an integral part of the economy" - Ismail Asmal.
Ismail Asmal of Stanger writes:
It’s been several months now since the devastating floods overpowered major parts of KZN.
To date not much progress has been made to address the critical issue of rebuilding damaged infrastructure.
I refer in particular to the road leading to Shakaville in Stanger which is used daily by taxis, and an old bridge which is a main link from Dawnside to the Doesberg back road.
This bridge and the road were totally destroyed and as they now stand, are completely useless and very dangerous.
This is a matter which needs urgent attention as roads are an integral part of the economy!
It sounds like the same old woeful tale of corruption and some people are dragging their heels over budgetary allocation and who will get the biggest share.
Very, very sad indeed when you abdicate your responsibility, yet accept the salaries and perks attached to your position.
We desperately need honest, committed, hardworking, decent people with vision to save our country from further damage.
KDM spokesperson Sipho Mkhize responds:
Yellowwood Road forms part of prioritised projects by the municipality towards ensuring mobility within the community post the floods.
The responsible department has said this project will be undertaken following tender processes to ensure that a competent contractor is appointed to undertake repairs.
The reason for this route is the extent of the damage, which has called for the reconstruction of the road and its bridges/culverts.
This project was presented and approved at the tender specifications committee today (August 22) and will be advertised soon.
The department appeals for calm and tolerance whilst the municipality works to restore all infrastructure that was damaged as a result of the floods.
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