In just over a month, pedestrians around Dube in Region D, Soweto, will no longer have to compete with impatient motorists as they try and navigate their way to the railway station.
The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, is implementing the construction of non-motorised transport (NMT) Infrastructure at Dube Station.
Construction is currently underway on Leselinyana Street and Mncube Drive. Once completed, the upgrades will promote pedestrian mobility and connectivity, in particular to accessing Dube Station.
The public infrastructure project in Ward 39 is expected to be completed in November 2019. Construction commenced on Tuesday, 09 April 2019, after Bophelong Construction (Pty) Ltd was appointed as the main contractor.
“The non-motorised project is firmly in line with the City’s commitment to creating liveable, sustainable urban environments, in which residents are able to navigate safely and efficiently using both public and non-motorised transport,” said MMC for Development Planning Cllr Reuben Masango.
The non-motorised transport project will also:
• Improve sidewalks, crosswalks, paths and networks
• Develop pedestrian oriented land use
• Increase road and path connectivity, with special non-motorised shortcuts
• Address security concerns of pedestrians
As part of contributing to job creation, a total of 15 emerging sub-contractors have been appointed for the execution of the portions of the works in the NMT infrastructure project.
The scope of works includes the laying of paving blocks on existing sides, preparation of the concrete channel and planting of trees and grass, the laying of concrete furniture and the construction of the stormwater culverts and drainage system.
“This construction showcases how the City’s projects are playing a role in job creation and skills development by creating employment opportunities to unskilled and semi-skilled workers. Residents of Dube can look forward to infrastructure which provides improved pedestrian mobility and connectivity,” said MMC Masango.
