Marine Drive rehab to be complete in 2026
Minor work currently underway, include the installation of kerbing, concrete side drains, guardrails and subsoil drains along the 25km stretch of road.
South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE) released a statement on the ongoing rehabilitation of Marine Drive.
It says that the project is now at the halfway mark.
According to the contractor, approximately 50% of the sub-base and base course, as well as 20% of the auxiliary works, have been completed.
This R600m project, which includes provisions for local Targeted Enterprises and Training, is set for completion in January 2026, weather permitting.
The statement says that so far, the rehabilitation has created 282 local jobs, alongside providing training to 35 National Youth Scheme students in civil engineering activities.
Minor work currently underway includes the installation of kerbing, concrete side drains, guardrails and subsoil drains along the 25km stretch of road.
Major construction is taking place with stop-and-go systems between the following sections:
Southbroom to Pistols Saloon: Work commenced on March 18, 2024, and is expected to be completed by mid-October 2024.
Chefs on Marine to Waffle House: Work commenced on April 8 2024, with expected completion by the end of October 2024.
Bosveld Butchery to Margate Police Station: Work started on July 15, 2024, with expected completion by mid-November 2024.
Margate main robot (Sasol Garage) to Builders Warehouse: Work began on August 26, 2024, and completion is expected by mid-November 2024.
In addition, 50% of the rehabilitation from Uvongo to Shelly Beach has been completed. The remaining work is scheduled to begin in mid-October and will take approximately three weeks to complete.
Other key areas, such as the stretch from My Happy Place Coffee Shop to Port Shepstone, will undergo asphalt replacement from mid-October 2024 to mid-2025. Asphalt overlay works are scheduled to commence in mid-2025, with completion expected by the end of 2025.
Stop-and-go systems will only be implemented during the day.
SCTIE’s Finance, HR and Administration Manager, Deborah Ludick, said that this rehabilitation is crucial for the development and connectivity of the KZN South Coast, not only for residents but for tourism and investment prospects as well.
“The progress achieved so far is commendable, and we remain optimistic about the long-term benefits this project will bring to our region,” she said.
“All project timelines are subject to change due to unforeseen weather conditions, service delays, or other factors such as flooding. Regular updates will be provided as the project progresses.”
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