Picture: The road project in Lokaleng officially opened/Supplied
By OABKENG MAJE
North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Oageng Molapisi officially handed over the Z422 road at Lokaleng village, near Mahikeng on Tuesday. Molapisis said a R123 million road project was implemented through the equitable share.
“The completed Phase 1 (15km) from Albert Luthuli intersection through Lokaleng and Mogosane to Tlapeng villages is part of the 29.5 km long, low standard unpaved rural collector road surrounding rural areas with agricultural activities.
“The 2023 October Transport Month (OTM) theme pointed to the necessity and urgency with which the government is to proceed in the implementation of road infrastructure. Through this year’s campaign, we seek to prioritise building infrastructure that stimulates social emancipation and economy that works to create jobs and save lives,” he said.
Molapisis further said a total of R20 million was spent on sub-contractors and 49 beneficiaries were recorded. They accounted for 32% of the contract value spent on sub-contractors. He added that they are thankful for the sterling and exemplary leadership demonstrated by the tribal authority during this project.
“This project did not have unnecessary delays and was completed within a prescribed period. This must be motivation and a lesson to other communities,” said Molapisi.
The executive mayor of Mahikeng Local Municipality, Tshepiso Mphehlo said: “The notable investment in roads infrastructure in and around the Mahikeng is an indicator that, the department is committed to repositioning and the rebuilding of Mahikeng.”
Meanwhile, Kgosi Phenyo Motshegare said as the tribal authority, they thank the department for responding to the needs of the people. Motshegare said this road would bring about developments in their villages and ultimately attract investment.
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