Polokwane Municipality Addresses Misleading Claims About Bridge Construction
Polokwane Municipality has issued a clarification regarding a video circulating on social media.
The municiplaity said that the video contains inaccurate information about the ongoing construction of a bridge in Mamadimo Park.
The video, which made claims that the R8 million project is complete and fails to allow water passage, has prompted the municipality to set the record straight.
In an official statement, the municipality emphasized that the bridge in question is still under construction and is not yet complete.
“The current phase of the project, valued at R667,000, involves the building of the structural framework and backfilling.”
The municipality has indicated that the project is being carried out in phases due to budgetary constraints, with each phase focusing on specific components essential for the overall functionality of the bridge.
Future stages of construction will include crucial enhancements, such as the installation of a lining designed to channel rainwater from the R71 road into the bridge.
“This modification is expected to significantly improve water flow, addressing longstanding issues of water ponding in the area.”
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“The initial design of the bridge is to resolve these issues. We are working within our available budget to ensure the success of this crucial infrastructure development,” the municipality stated.
The municipality urges residents to verify information before drawing conclusions from unverified sources.
“We encourage the public to rely on official statements and updates from the municipality to stay informed,” they added.
SANRAL Takes Action to Improve Flooding Issues on R71 Road
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has announced measures to enhance conditions on the R71 road between Mamadimo and Moremadi Park in Mankweng, an area prone to flooding during the rainy season.
Recent heavy rains in Limpopo province led to significant flooding in Mankweng, stranding several vehicles that required towing.
Motorists have voiced concerns, emphasizing that warning signs about flooding do not mitigate the need for a viable solution, as many are forced to use the road.
SANRAL Project Manager for the Northern Region, Ernest Nqenqa, noted that in response to community complaints and a formal letter, the agency conducted an oversight visit on October 8 to evaluate the situation.
Nqenqa also mentioned ongoing discussions with residents about illegal water access structures near the road and efforts to guide them on the approval process for such constructions.