The DA in the Govan Mbeki is taken aback at the sub-standard bridge that the municipality delivered to the residents of Lebohang in Ward 6.
Earlier today, the municipality communicated that they built a new footbridge for the residents of this area. According to the municipality, this bridge is supposed to help school learners and other pedestrians cross a river that is located in this community.
With the recent downpours, the residents of Lebohang have been unable to move around as the river gets full. A stable bridge that would alleviate these challenges is therefore crucial.
However, it is concerning to note that the steel bridge that was built for this community is not up to standard. We note with concern that there is no foundation to support this bridge and the bridge is unhinged on both ends. On the river’s banks, there is heavy soil erosion which will likely lead to a collapse of the bridge during times of heavy rain. Overall, this is a huge safety risk for the community of Lebohang.
The workmanship on this project is of poor quality. It is quite evident that the municipality did not receive value for the money on this project. This goes to show that the municipality, particularly the ANC-led administration is negligent.
We have submitted questions to the Municipal Manager, Elliot Maseko, asking him to detail the risk assessment undertaken when this bridge was erected and the money spent on this project.
The DA will continue fighting the ANC’s maladministration, Govan Mbeki is financially unstable because of such projects. We will ensure that the municipality takes accountability and delivers a well decent bridge to the community of Lebohang.