Midvaal Local Municipality’s War on Potholes campaign continues to gain momentum, with road maintenance teams repairing more than 2,900 potholes across the Municipality.
Our Roads teams identified more than 2,888 potholes and repaired over 2,432.
The Team within the Water Section also played an instrumental role in accelerating the campaign, identifying a further 604 potholes and repairing 524.
This brought the total number of potholes repaired during the month to at least 2,900.
The Municipality’s Road maintenance programme extends beyond pothole repairs; we have adopted a holistic approach to restore and maintain the overall condition of Midvaal’s road network and improve the appearance of all our areas.
The Municipality’s Stormwater Maintenance Teams cleared debris and obstructions from more than 423 metres of stormwater infrastructure.
This work is important in maintaining the effective flow of stormwater and protecting roads and surrounding areas from water-related damage.
Gravel road maintenance has also continued, with teams regravelling at least 14 kilometres of gravel roads during the month.
The teams graded and shaped roads, placed appropriate road-building materials such as G5 where required, and continued opening and maintaining mitre drains to improve drainage and road conditions.
The campaign also includes tree cutting, weed control and the clearing of illegal dumping sites.
These interventions not only contribute to safer and more accessible roads but also help keep Midvaal’s towns and communities clean and well maintained.
Road marking teams are also contributing to the programme by repainting faded stop signs, repainting rusted road-sign poles and refreshing markings on speed humps to improve visibility and road safety.
The War on Potholes will continue, with teams working across Midvaal to address road maintenance backlogs, keep our roads in good condition and ensure that our residents can travel safely on a reliable road network.
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR:
Yours in Service Excellence, Ald. Peter Teixeira
#PeoplesMayor
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Idah Satikhe
Senior Media Officer: Office of the Executive Mayor
MokgadiS@midvaal.gov.za or 010 494 3112
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