The construction of Maruta, Memolodi, and Mabaso streets in Etwatwa (Ward 109) by the Ekurhuleni metro’s Roads and Stormwater Department is being done through local labour and will continue until December.
The acting head of the department, Mthandazo Zulu, said the scope of work entails the construction of 1.3km of streets with asphalt surface and the installation of stormwater drainage pipes.
He added that before the construction of the streets could commence they had to replace the old stormwater pipes so that leaks on a newly reconstructed road can be avoided.
According to the department, it will continue to fulfill its responsibility of providing and maintaining road infrastructure in Ekurhuleni to facilitate economic growth and social development and promote pedestrian safety.
The work on the roads follows the constant development of potholes due to stagnant water coming from leaking underground pipes.
The ward councillor, who is also the metro’s member of the mayoral committee for infrastructure, Masele Madihlaba, said:
“These streets have been negatively affecting the residents, hence they have been identified as a priority project for our term of office.
“Service delivery is our sole responsibility and we will continue prioritising the needs of our people.”
To strengthen its partnership with residents, the metro encourages residents to report their roads issues through the call center on 0860 543 000 or email call.centre@ekurhuleni.gov.za
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