KwaThema – Ward 80 Clr Wilson Busakwe says phase four of the Joe Mzamane Road has kick-started and the road is expected to be completed in December.
The construction of the road came to a standstill in May after the constructor completed phase three of the project.
The road will be a route for the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT) once it is rolled out in the area.
Phase one of the street construction started in 2017, from Kgaswane Street, and the second phase, which stretched from Marule Street, was completed in June last year.
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The plan for the R10-million worth construction is to connect with the roads in Extension Seven, which will lead to Vlakfontein Road.
“We are also concerned about the latest update from the constructor that they will not be able to construct the last 100m of the road to join it with Vlakfontein Road.
“This is a concern because the main objective of this road is to connect it with Vlakfontein Road.
“We cannot afford any more delays for this road.
“The construction of the road was delayed because the latest budget funds were exhausted,” he explains.
Busakwe says at this stage they have appointed over 20 employees from the community.
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“The project was delayed because of the protests from unemployed residents who felt they were not given a fair opportunity to be absorbed.
“We will collect a database of all the unemployed people and once we have other opportunities they will be considered,” he explains.
Busakwe adds the construction of the road is to reduce the amount of traffic on Kgaswane Street, especially on weekends for funerals held at Vlakfontein Cemetery.
“We identified that the traffic is unbearable and had to come up with ways to diverge the traffic.
“We also hope it will reduce the amount of crime carried out in the open space where the road is constructed,” explains Busakwe.
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