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- Milnerton residents will see construction teams begin work on a major R12 million sewer rehabilitation project later this month.
- The project is set to run from the end of June until March next year, according to the City of Cape Town.
- Approximately 5.3 kilometres of ageing sewer pipelines across several parts of Milnerton will be rehabilitated.
Milnerton residents will see construction teams begin work on a major R12 million sewer rehabilitation project later this month, aiming to improve the reliability of the city’s network and reduce pipe failures. The project is part of Cape Town’s ambitious infrastructure investment programme.
A major R12 million sewer rehabilitation project is set to begin in Milnerton later this month. Construction teams will work from the end of June until March next year, according to the City of Cape Town.
The project, undertaken by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate, will rehabilitate approximately 5.3 kilometres of ageing sewer pipelines across several parts of Milnerton. The work will utilise both trenchless pipe replacement methods and traditional open-trench excavations.
JK Construction will carry out the upgrades on sewer pipes ranging in size from 150mm to 300mm in diameter, focusing on roads including Oleander, Nerina, Mimosa, Lobelia, Keurboom, Graaff, Langerman Avenue, Ixia, Heather, Gousblom, Crasula, Gardenia Crescent and Bergonia Close. Residents should expect temporary traffic disruptions during the construction period.
According to Mayco member for water and sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, the project forms part of the City’s broader infrastructure investment programme. He stated that the City is systematically replacing vulnerable networks to prevent failures before they happen, safeguarding communities and the environment. Residents can contact Sinesipho Maketa at 021 444 8125; Mitchell Klopper at 083 585 8811 or Sinazo Nkohla at 021 903 3695 for further information.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main purpose of this R12 million project in Milnerton?
The project aims to improve the reliability of Cape Town’s network and reduce pipe failures by rehabilitating approximately 5.3 kilometres of ageing sewer pipelines across Milnerton; it’s part of a broader infrastructure investment programme focused on systematically replacing vulnerable networks.
How will the sewer repairs be carried out?
The project will utilise both trenchless pipe replacement methods and traditional open-trench excavations to rehabilitate the sewer pipes; this includes work on roads such as Oleander, Nerina, Mimosa, Lobelia, Keurboom, Graaff, Langerman Avenue, Ixia, Heather, Gousblom, Crasula, Gardenia Crescent and Bergonia Close.
Who is responsible for carrying out the sewer upgrades?
JK Construction will be undertaking the upgrades on sewer pipes ranging in size from 150mm to 300mm in diameter; this work is being overseen by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate as part of Cape Town’s infrastructure investment programme.
What kind of disruptions can residents expect during the construction?
Residents should expect temporary traffic disruptions during the construction period; this is due to the nature of the work, including both trenchless replacement and open-trench excavations across affected roads in Milnerton.
Who can residents contact for more information about the project?
Residents can contact Sinesipho Maketa at 021 444 8125; Mitchell Klopper at 083 585 8811 or Sinazo Nkohla at 021 903 3695 for further information regarding the Milnerton sewer upgrade.
Source: tabletalk.co.za
