VIDEO: R20 million upgrade for ‘vital economic route’

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26-06-2024
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The Citizen Online
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The rehabilitation of the road started in February 2024 and was completed last week.

JMEYERTON. – The Midvaal Local Municipality officially opened the newly rehabilitated and upgraded Johan Le Roux Road in Meyerton on Friday 21 June.

The rehabilitation of the road started in February 2024 and was completed last week, with only minor tasks such as pavement finishing and roadside cleanup remaining.

According to Alderman Peter Teixeira, Executive Mayor of the Midvaal Local Municipality, Johan Le Roux Road has over the past few years deteriorated due to wear and tear, weather, traffic loads, and other environmental factors, necessitating the need for repairs.

The Municipality completed the project within the planned six months and adhered to the stipulated budget of R20 million.

The rehabilitation involved a complete overhaul of the road structure, including removing the existing pavement and base layers and replacing them with new materials.

According to Teixeira, Johan Le Roux Road is a vital economic route for Midvaal, ensuring the movement of goods and services in and out of our region.

“As part of the municipality’s empowerment programme, at least ten SMMEs were hired during the construction to provide various services such as TLB hire, security, paving, site establishment, and drainage.”

“Over 14 residents were provided with employment opportunities, while at least 40 individuals received accredited training in kerb laying, bricklaying, asphalt, and concrete work,” Teixeira said.

Midvaal says it will continue to invest in infrastructure development, such as roads, to ensure that residents can move around easily and to ensure the smooth movement of goods, which is critical in growing the local economy.