Millions invested in Amahlongwa bridge project
The construction of this much-needed bridge will cost the municipality around R5-million.
The Amahlongwa community has, for a very long time, been reaching out to the Umdoni Municipality to fix a dilapidated bridge in the area which prevents locals from entering or exiting the Sgumedeni and Ndlovini areas in Ward 16, particularly on rainy days.
The inaccessibility of these areas have been an inconvenience for many and the municipality is now responding to these cries for help by erecting the Gumede Bridge, which is expected to solve this problem and be safe to use as well.
The construction of this much-needed bridge will cost the municipality around R5-million.
To mark the commencement of this project, Umdoni’s leadership and a few councillors met with the local community recently to discuss the matter and conduct a sod-turning ceremony.
“As the leaders of this municipality, it gives us a sense of joy when we witness the community’s service delivery requests being fulfilled,” said Umdoni mayor, Councillor Sibongile Khathi.
“We therefore call for the community to ensure that this project runs smoothly and to work together with the contractor to ensure its successful completion.”
The project includes the demolition of the existing collapsed portal culvert bridge, the construction of a new portal culvert bridge, construction bridge approaches with a total length of about 240m and width matching a standard 5m wide road with a gravel wearing course finish.
Adequate storm water management systems and earth retaining structures, in the form of gabions, are to be provided as necessary.
On behalf of the community, the local traditional council thanked the municipality for this project and committed to working with all sectors in ensuring that everything runs smoothly.
This project is estimated to take about six months to complete.
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