Transport Department’s Labour Intensive Rural Roads Project brings hope for Madibeng residents during October Transport Month
The Minister of Transport Mr Fikile Mbalula is proud to announce the completion of construction work over the Madidi Bridge on road D637 between Phasha and Madidi villages in the Madibeng Local Municipality in North West.
Minister Mbalula will officially open the bridge on the 13th October 2020. He will be joined by the North West MEC for Public Works and Roads Mr Gaoage Oageng Molapisi and the Mayor of Madibeng Mr Jostina Mothibe.
The 50 meters long bridge was built over the Sand River, which is also known as the Toloane River. The Madidi Bridge serves as a link between the remote village of Phasha and the rest of the Madibeng Local Municipality, as well as other neighbouring areas of Gauteng.
The construction project resulted in the training and employment of local workers, comprising of youth and women over a period of sixteen (16) months. In addition, twenty five (25) local sub constructors were given an opportunity to carry out site works.
The bridge was built as a result the Department of Transport’s Labour Intensive Rural Roads Programme. The department is using the programme to improve the economic and social conditions of the rural communities through the construction and maintenance of rural road infrastructure.
Members of the media are invited to attend as per the details below:
Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2020
Time: 09h00
Location: Madidi Bridge on road D637, Madidi Village, North West (53km from the Pretoria CBD)
GPS Coordinates to Madidi Bridge:
25°26'26.0"S 27°57'53.4"E
-25.440568, 27.964844
Members of the media should confirm attendance with:
Tshegofatso Maake
Cell: 063 2819453
E-mail: maaket@dot.gov.za
Esethu Hasane
Cell: 071 259 2522
E-mail: hasanee@dot.gov.za
Aubrey Motsurupe
Cell: 072 756 6211
