KWAMAQOMA- Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality Mayor Cllr. Nomhle Sango has joined the Eastern Cape Department of Transport to hand over two completed rural road projects in Nondyola village near KwaMaqoma and New Area Katanga in Adelaide.
The projects, valued at more than R8 Million combined, are aimed at improving road access, drainage and safety for residents in the two communities.
In Nondyola, the work included the regravelling of 5km of road, the installation of stormwater pipes and wet blading of a further 8km.
The project was valued at more than R3 Million.In New Area Katanga, contractors carried out wet blading on 28km of road, regravelled 8km and installed stormwater pipes.
The project cost more than R5 Million.The municipality said the improvements were intended to make it easier for residents to reach schools, clinics and other essential services, while improving access for emergency vehicles, scholar transport and local economic activities.
Speaking at the handover, Sango thanked the provincial department for investing in road infrastructure in the municipality.
“On behalf of the Raymond Mhlaba Municipality and the people of Nondyola and New Area Katanga, I want to extend our deepest appreciation to the Eastern Cape Department of Transport. Roads remain one of the biggest challenges in our communities, especially in our rural villages.”
“These roads are not just gravel and pipes, they are about dignity, access to schools, clinics, and economic opportunities for our people. This intervention will change lives and we are truly grateful,” she said.
Sango said road infrastructure remained a priority for the municipality because of its direct impact on service delivery and local development.
The handover was attended by the municipality’s portfolio head for community services, councillor Elton Bantam as well as provincial department officials Salathiso Luthuli and Olwethu Mangisa, alongside municipal officials.
The municipality said it would continue working with provincial departments to address outstanding road infrastructure backlogs across its wards.In addition, the projects form part of ongoing efforts to improve rural connectivity and access to essential services in communities across Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality.
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