Phalatse promises more funds for JRA to fix flood damaged roads
According to Phalatse, the visit was to also ensure that interim measures are made to fix the roads and bridges severely affected by the recent floods in the area.
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, councillor Mpho Phalatse recently visited Roodepoort regarding to the flood disaster in Region C. She was joined by MMCs Belinda Kayser Echeozonjoku, Julie Suddaby, Franco De Lange, David Tembe and Ronald Harris.
Not even the pouring rain could deter Phalatse, from visiting Roodepoort and other parts of Soweto to ensure people affected by floods get some relief.
According to Phalatse, the visit was to also ensure that interim measures are made to fix the roads and bridges severely affected by the recent floods in the area.
The tour started at Princess and Lindhaven plots to inspect flooded shacks. Food parcels were distributed according to a list made by the Department of Social Development in the region to families in dire need.
In terms of alternative accommodation, the Acting Regional Head: Human Settlement in Region C, Winsley Masinga, said that the City will help expedite the acquisition of land with Joburg Property Company.
According to Masinga, this will primarily serve for the upgrading of informal settlements programme and also accommodate residents affected by flooding/disaster under the Temporary Emergency Accommodation programme.
“We are here in Region C to inspect the roads that were affected during the floods, we are very happy to see that Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has done sterling work to fix some of the roads that may have caused by storm water maintenance issues.
“Together with the MMC for Finance, we are prioritising to make money available so that JRA can do proper maintenance to all of storm water drains citywide.
“That will help a lot to prevent flooding,” said Phalatse while standing on Wilgerood Road in Kloofendal that had collapsed and was recently fixed.
Phalatse said that Kilburn Road in Discovery, which had a damaged bridge, will be fixed shortly in preparation for scholars and residents driving to the Roodepoort Central Business District.
It was also revealed that the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) will direct traffic especially during peak hours.
