ActionSA calls for Lilian Ngoyi Street to be declared a disaster zone to expedite repairs after last year's gas explosion.
ActionSA calls for Lilian Ngoyi Street to be declared a disaster zone to expedite repairs after last year's gas explosion.ActionSA has called on the Gauteng provincial government to urgently declare Lilian Ngoyi Street in Johannesburg CBD a disaster zone to expedite its necessary repairs.
A year ago, more than 55 people sustained injuries when part of the street, formerly Bree Street, caved in, resulting in its closure. The damage was sustained following an explosion caused by a gas leak beneath the surface on 19 July 2023.The restoration project set to repair Lilian Ngoyi Street between Ntemi Piliso Street in Newtown and End Street in Hillbrow started in January 2024, but it has experienced delays, causing dissatisfaction from the public.
It also commended JRA for announcing its intention to terminate the contract and encouraged the entity to address the concerns raised by the contractor. The issues include way leaves and the presence of three live cables, including an 88-kilowatt cable, which are impeding progress and jeopardising the December 2024 deadline for Phase 1.
“While JRA is focused on Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises packages, it is crucial for JRA, the contractor, and other stakeholders such as City Power to collaboratively resolve these significant issues,” Mokoka said.
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