Apies River pedestrian bridge for Hammanskraal residents
“This bridge means a lot for residents as the previous infrastructure was very dangerous.”
Gauteng MEC Jacob Mamabolo officially opened the upgraded Kudupe pedestrian bridge to Hammanskraal residents on Wednesday.
The 150-metre bridge connects the residents of Kudupe and Marokolong, Temba over the Apies River.
The project cost R2-million and took about three months.
Mamabolo said the bridge improved mobility for the residents who had to travel long distances to cross the river.
“This bridge also means a lot for residents as the previous infrastructure was unstable and posed a threat to human life. Residents told me that two people had fallen from the previous structure and actually died. Residents, workers and school children can now travel safely across the river to get to their destinations.”
Mamabolo said he was impressed by the contractors who finished the bridge in three months “as many government tenders tend to take too long at times”.
Work started in February, but contractors had to stop work because of the national lockdown until May. It was finished last week.
“I am very happy with the quality of the work done,” he said.
He added that some residents said lights should be added to the bridge.
Mamabulo said the Tshwane metro would have to look at this issue.
“Residents are also happy with the bridge, but they want it to be protected. I will raise this with the metro as well.”
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