ActionSA notes with concern the lack of progress in the restoration of Lilian Ngoyi Street, formerly known as Bree Street. A year ago, more than forty-five people were injured when part of the street caved in, resulting in its closure.
The street closure has negatively impacted both businesses and residents, but despite the City investing R196 million in the reconstruction, the contractor has made no meaningful progress.
Given the minimal work completed, it is evident that the contractor will fail to meet their contractual obligations and will not complete Phase 1 of the project by December, as stipulated in the contract agreement.
ActionSA calls on the Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) to urgently declare Lilian Ngoyi Street a disaster zone to expedite the necessary repairs. The prolonged repair is not only affecting businesses and residents but also commuters, and this situation cannot continue unabated.
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has formally announced its intention to terminate the contract with the current contractor. We commend JRA for taking this decisive action. However, we also encourage JRA to address the concerns raised by the contractor, which have contributed to project delays.
These issues include way leaves and the presence of three live cables, including an 88-kilowatt cable, which are impeding progress and jeopardizing the December 2024 deadline for Phase 1. While JRA is focused on Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) packages, it is crucial for JRA, the contractor, and other stakeholders such as City Power to collaboratively resolve these significant issues.
ActionSA will continue working tirelessly to ensure that the City of Johannesburg returns to its former glory, but to achieve this, we need the full cooperation of various stakeholders. The priority must be focused on attracting investments in our city and ensuring our infrastructure is well maintained.
ActionSA Urges Provincial Government to Urgently Declare Lilian Ngoyi a Disaster Zone
ActionSA notes with concern the lack of progress in the restoration of Lilian Ngoyi Street, formerly known as Bree Street. A year ago, more than forty-five people were injured when part of the street caved in, resulting in its closure.
The street closure has negatively impacted both businesses and residents, but despite the City investing R196 million in the reconstruction, the contractor has made no meaningful progress.
Given the minimal work completed, it is evident that the contractor will fail to meet their contractual obligations and will not complete Phase 1 of the project by December, as stipulated in the contract agreement.
ActionSA calls on the Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) to urgently declare Lilian Ngoyi Street a disaster zone to expedite the necessary repairs. The prolonged repair is not only affecting businesses and residents but also commuters, and this situation cannot continue unabated.
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has formally announced its intention to terminate the contract with the current contractor. We commend JRA for taking this decisive action. However, we also encourage JRA to address the concerns raised by the contractor, which have contributed to project delays.
These issues include way leaves and the presence of three live cables, including an 88-kilowatt cable, which are impeding progress and jeopardizing the December 2024 deadline for Phase 1. While JRA is focused on Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) packages, it is crucial for JRA, the contractor, and other stakeholders such as City Power to collaboratively resolve these significant issues.
ActionSA will continue working tirelessly to ensure that the City of Johannesburg returns to its former glory, but to achieve this, we need the full cooperation of various stakeholders. The priority must be focused on attracting investments in our city and ensuring our infrastructure is well maintained.