Siphelele Nketo
A ROAD infrastructure project in Ward 3 of Harding in the Umuziwabantu Local Municipality has been celebrated after the revamping of Corner Street and Gallaway Street.
A ribbon was cut to mark the official handover of the streets this week by Mayor Sboniso Zungu of the Umuziwabantu Local Municipality.
The construction and upgrading of the streets was identified as a priority through the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) following extensive community consultation processes. The projects were prioritised in direct response to the long-standing service delivery needs expressed by the residents of Ward 3.
In his address during the official handover ceremony, Zungu said that the streets had been in a state of disrepair for a considerable period, which necessitated their inclusion in the IDP.
“This marks a significant milestone for the Umuziwabantu Local Municipality because these streets were previously not in a trafficable condition. The streets have now been fully upgraded to tarred roads, complete with all requisite ancillary infrastructure including a proper stormwater drainage system,” he said. Zungu further indicated that the municipality remains committed to accelerating service delivery within the ward, saying that there are numerous developmental projects that are still required in the ward.
