R34.9 Million Road Upgrade Launched in Stinkwater and New Eerestust

The City of Tshwane has launched a R34.9 million road and stormwater upgrade project in Ward 14, Region 2, bringing long-awaited relief to residents of Stinkwater and New Eerestust. For years, these communities have endured gravel roads, inadequate drainage systems, and repeated flooding caused by poor road and stormwater infrastructure.

In a press statement released on May 25, Cllr Tiangi Mogale, the MMC for Roads and Transport, announced that the Stinkwater and New Eerestust Area Road and Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrade is now underway.

Residents have long raised concerns about deteriorating road conditions and stormwater systems that fail during heavy rainfall, leading to flooding in residential areas. The City’s new project seeks to address these longstanding challenges.

Key aspects of the project include upgrading 3.2 kilometres of internal roads to an asphalt standard, installing 1.3 kilometres of new stormwater drainage systems, and constructing 1.3 kilometres of sidewalks. The project will also include installing manholes, speed humps, road signs, and road markings.

“The objective of the project is to provide quality roads and stormwater infrastructure that will help alleviate flooding during the rainy season,” the MMC said in the press statement.

According to the latest progress report, project establishment has been completed, and full construction activities commenced on April 23. The project is currently at 9% completion. Strong emphasis has been placed on local economic participation.

The City highlighted that more than 40 employment opportunities have already been created for local residents, with additional jobs expected as the project progresses. This aligns with the municipality’s goal of using infrastructure development to stimulate township economies and promote skills transfer among local residents.

“The creation of employment opportunities for local residents remains a priority,” the MMC said.

She said this project forms part of several infrastructure initiatives being implemented by the Office of the MMC for Roads and Transport, reflecting the City of Tshwane’s commitment to being “a City that works for all its people.” It demonstrates the City’s ongoing efforts to address infrastructure challenges in townships and the central city.

The upgrade also forms part of the City’s broader township revitalisation programme aimed at improving living conditions, mobility, and economic opportunities in underserved communities across Tshwane.