Grayston Drive Pedestrian and cyclist structural bridge collapse inquiry to resume
The next sitting of the M1/Grayston Drive Pedestrian and cyclist structural bridge collapse inquiry is expected to start on Thursday (7 July 2016) with testimony from construction firm, Murray & Roberts.
The upcoming sitting of the Inquiry is expected to continue for seven successive days until 15 July 2016, except on weekends.
The Section 32 Inquiry was set up by the Department of Labour after the collapse of the temporary bridge structure at the M1 Grayston Drive Pedestrian bridge. The collapse of the bridge structure to link Sandton and Alexandra led to the deaths of two people and injury to 19 others. The Inquiry in terms of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) will investigate instances of negligence.
The Commission's mandate will focus on: the responsibility of the principal constructor in terms of the construction regulations, the responsibility of the client, the responsibility of the agent on behalf of the client in terms of the same regulations, supplier of the materials and design(er).
The M1/Grayston Drive Pedestrian and cyclist structural bridge collapse inquiry is presided over by Lennie Samuel.
Some of the interested role players/witnesses that are expected to testify during the Inquiry include engineers, construction firm Murray & Roberts, the City of Johannesburg, the Johannesburg Development Agency, Royal HaskoningDHV, Formscaff, Engineering Council of South Africa, and the National Union of Mineworkers.
The Inquiry will be held as follows:
Date: 7 to 15 July 2016
Time: 10h00
Venue: Department of Labour offices (Labour Centre) at Concillium Building, Nana Sita (formerly Skinner Steet) and Thabo Sehume (Andries Street) in Pretoria/Tshwane.
Public parking is available at Nana Sita between Paul Kruger and Thabo Sehume Streets, and at Francis Baard Street (formerly Schoeman) between Paul Kruger and Thabo Sehume.
N.B: Media wishing to attend the Inquiry can seek accreditation with Mishack Magakwe, Department of Labour Provincial Communication Officer (Gauteng Province) at 082 908 1828 or Mishack.Magakwe@labour.gov.za.
Enquiries:
Mokgadi Pela
Director: Media Liaison
Cell: 082 808 2168
