Rains damage Kgatleng roads
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | Tuesday November 15, 2022 06:00
Molokwe told The Monitor on Sunday that the recent rains have severely damaged the roads to the extent that some even flooded.
The district council has recently advertised road maintenance tenders in the area.
Molokwe’s fear emanates from the fact that the KDC may face escalated costs following the damage after the initial funds budgeted.
“Those who are going to win the tender will assess the situation. But it must be noted that the Ministry of Local Government always releases money for damages after the storm to cover up,” Molokwe said.
“We have P35 million which has been budgeted for road maintenance such as gravelling, paving internal roads and maintenance. Already, those tenders have been advertised. Currently, some of our employees are on the ground trying to help in areas where the roads are flooding.”
He said they are working hand in hand with the District Commissioner's (DC) office to address the problem.
The council chairperson said poor water drainage is one of the factors that sometimes contribute to flooding, but some council employees help address the issue.
He said they are doing everything in their power to ensure that road users' lives are not in danger.
On the issue of potholes, Molokwe said the council will address or fill those potholes when the rains have stopped.
He, however, advised road users to be cautious and reduce speed when driving on rainy days.
In addition, he said he had one incident at Ramotlabaki where the heavy rains had led to a collapse of a house and the DC's office, through the disaster management committee, had assisted the family with all the necessities.
Meanwhile, at Kweneng District Council, Motlhophi Leo said they had not received any report concerning the disaster and their roads have not been badly damaged after the rainfall.