Upgrades across George
Major road upgrades in different phases of completion are underway across George. Traffic impacts are different for each project depending on the nature of the work, details of which will be published in red-framed advertisements in local print media and the municipality’s social media channels. Go George implications at the Market
Street roadworks will be communicated by Go George champions on location as well as via the usual social media and other communication platforms.
Municipal services such as water, sewerage and electricity may be temporarily disrupted, and will be communicated via social media when applicable.
“The municipality realises the impacts during roadworks are inconvenient, but we ask that road users and pedestrians bear with us and keep the bigger picture in mind,” said Acting Director of Civil Services Lionel Daniels. “Liaison with business and affected parties in the construction zones will be ongoing and we thank residents, tenants and all general road users in advance for their support and cooperation. Please take extra care when you are inside or near the construction zone and adhere to all signage and directions by road works personnel. Vehicles should take heed that road surfaces can vary in height at times.”
Market Street
The 15-month Market Street project will be completed in phases and includes the upgrading of underground services such as storm water and sewerage pipelines in addition to road structure and surface rehabilitation, as well as the construction of universally accessible pedestrian walkways to support high foot traffic in the city’s central business district.
The full project extends from York Street to Hope Street.
Roadworks will be done in phases, intersection to intersection, with the five phases of construction overlapping. Phases one to three have commenced between York and Mitchell streets. Construction of the first three phases is planned to continue to mid-May 2022.
George Municipality is currently working in three sections between York Street and Mitchell Street, and the area will be an active construction site for the duration of the construction periods.
The contractor will, as far as is possible, maintain access to properties and if this is not possible, will make the necessary arrangements in advance with affected business owners via Alewijn Dippenaar. Business and property owners affected by the road construction are requested to contact Alewijn Dippenaar at dyndev@mweb.co.za or on 082 457 5675 if they have any queries or concerns, and must not communicate directly with, or request information from, the contractor’s personnel.
Wellington Street
Businesses along Wellington Street and residents alike are much relieved that road works in this busy street are complete after almost a year. As part of the road rehabilitation process, the upgrades in this street include universally accessible sidewalks.
Makriel Street
The construction in Makriel Street in Maraiskamp, which serves as a link road between Conville and Parkdene, has commenced with the contractor relocating existing infrastructure and upgrading the existing storm water system, whereafter the physical road and sidewalk construction will commence. The project is set for completion in mid-November.
Rosedale access road
The rehabilitation of a portion of the Rosedale access road, eastwards from Beach Road, has started and the project is currently on schedule for completion at the end of October.
Tabata street phase 1
The upgrading of a portion of Tabata Street in Thembalethu, from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Mfayana Street (about 760m), recommenced in February this year, after funding was approved. Intense labour and sub-contracting procurement processes were followed, and this phase is expected to be completed by mid-October. The improvements to this main arterial through Zone 12, 13 and 15 will most certainly improve the experience of road users, pedestrians and the lives of residents. The road, sidewalk (similar to other community routes) and storm water pipe upgrades will improve vehicle and pedestrian movement, and reduce flooding of the street and properties. The entire intended Tabata Street upgrade extends from the intersection with Nelson Mandela Boulevard (Fourways) to where the road rejoins Nelson Mandela Boulevard and will be implemented in phases. Phases 2 to 5 will be rolled out subject to the availability of funds.
Fourways stop maintenance
The rehabilitation of the Nelson Mandela Boulevard four-way intersection with Tabata Street was completed in the first week of July with the bulk of the work taking place at night to reduce the impact and inconvenience on traffic.
New Dawn Park
The existing roads and associated storm water pipeline servicing New Dawn Park from the corner of Protea and Sierrissie Drive to the intersection of Sierrissie and Voëlnesvaring drives, as well as portions of Garnaalbloom Street, Klokkiesblom and Voëlnesvaring drives, have been upgraded.