Deputy Mayor vows to ‘restore all broken streetlights’:
Deputy Mayor and Portfolio Chairperson of Technical Services, Cllr Musa Thwala has set his sights on dysfunctional streetlights.
According to a statement issued by Head of Communications for Newcastle Municipality, Mlungisi Khumalo, Cllr Thwala has ‘reassured residents that the municipality is working around the clock to fix all dysfunctional streetlights’.
“Cllr Thwala has also confirmed that his portfolio will assess the constant disruption of electricity in some parts of Newcastle,” said Khumalo.
Last night (February 8), Cllr Thwala was joined by Speaker, Cllr Thengamehlo Zulu, Cllr Faizel Cassim and other municipal officials conducted an oversight visit of streets affected by broken streetlights.
“The visit also forms part of inspecting the replacement of various new substations,” continued Khumalo.
Additionally, Cllr Thwala has committed to conducting a ‘routine inspection of all streetlights at least once a week until a permanent solution is in place’.
While taking the opportunity to interact with affected residents, Cllr Thwala assured them that ‘the current administration had devised a master plan which aims to see an end to broken streetlights’.
“We will not rest until our infrastructure gets the attention it deserves. I’ve personally committed to conduct these oversight visits every week, so that we reassure our residents that we understand their concerns,” promised Cllr Thwala.
Cllr Thwala is expected to expand the oversight visits to also assess roads and water infrastructure.
A full report, along with immediate solutions will be shared with residents of Newcastle.
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