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ROADS, STORMWATER & TRANSPORTATION
DIRECTOR:
Mr Yusuf Gaffore (Acting)
Tel: +27 (0) 41 506 5435
Fax: +27 (0) 41 506 5647
Secretary: Ms Sandra Van Rensburg
Email: svanrensburg@mandelametro.gov.za
GOAL
To provide appropriate, cost effective, safe, efficient and also affordable Roads, Stormwater and Transportation Infrastructure in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) in order to improve the quality of life of our communities by stimulating economic growth and development.
STATISTICS
There are 4180km of roads in the Metro of which 3298km are the Municipality’s responsibility and 461 km are gravel. The National Road (N2) totals 158km and provincial roads 724km
There are approximately 1400 km of stormwater pipes and channels in the Metro and the associated structures such as manholes and stormwater grid inlets comprise 72 000 units.
The table below gives details on the roads and stormwater network in the NMB area:
|
NO. |
DECRIPTION |
KILOMETERS (km) |
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1. |
Surfaced Roads |
2690 |
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2. |
Gravel Roads |
550 |
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3. |
Bridge Structures |
113 |
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4. |
Underground Stormwater |
1200 |
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5. |
Municipal Rail Sidings |
80 |
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6. |
Manholes and Grid Inlets |
72000/ NO |
In the Nelson Mandela Bay,the Municipality’s roads are maintained by three roads authorities, namely:
- South African National Roads Agency (SANRA) – Responsible for the maintenance of the N2 route.
- Provincial Government (Department of Public Works) responsible for maintaining provincial roads.
- Infrastructure and Engineering Directorate responsible for maintaining 3 240 km of road network.
ORGANOGRAM  
FUNCTIONS
The sub-Directorate is divided into three divisions that are headed by an Assistant Directors:
(i) Transportation
This Division is responsible for transportation planning, traffic engineering, management of traffic signals, traffic control equipment, traffic signs, planning and operation of the Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS).
(ii) Road and Stormwater Infrastructure (Operations)
This Division deals with roads maintenance (tarred and gravel), street verge maintenance, the surfacing of roads, traffic signals, road markings, street names, reinstatement of service trenches, maintenance of municipal railway siding, maintenance of bridges, cleaning and rehabilitation of the stormwater system and culverts, and the manufacturing of concrete pre-cast elements for road works.
(iii) Management Systems and Planning
This Division is responsible for the development, implementation and management of various electronic management systems and master planning for all roads and stormwater infrastructure. This Division is also responsible for the implementation of capital projects, administration of the capital budget and approval of applications for new development.
Challenges
- This sub-Directorate is currently understaffed, but it is managing to deliver services to its public.
- Several functional areas have been outsourced, resulting in challenging technical work being carried out by consultants and other routine tasks by the remaining internal staff.
- A lack of planning and design capability.
- Capacity to carry out ongoing analysis and research, which cannot be outsourced.
- Limited budget.
- Establishment of Transport Administration Agency.
- Establishment of National Land Transport Act (NLTA).
STAFF STATISTICS
Total No. of Posts (Approved Organogram) = 470
Total No. of Vacancies = 117
Total No. of Critical Vacancies = 37
Capital 2012/2013 R 64,211,600.00 mil
|
Project |
Budget |
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Rehabilitation of Infrastructure salt pans |
R 100, 000.00 |
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Miscellaneous – Roads and Stormwater |
45, 000.00 |
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H45 Redhouse- Chelsea Arterial: Walker Drive to N2 |
2,049,600.00 |
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Traffic calming measures |
1, 000,000.00 |
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Njoli square Developemtn |
28, 062, 00.00 |
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Facilities for the Disabled |
50, 000.00 |
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Stormwater improvement |
1, 955,000.00 |
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Flood risk improvements |
200,00.00 |
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New Brighton/Kwazakhele: bulk Stormwater |
2,000,000.00 |
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Groundwater problem Elimination Northern areas |
500,000.00 |
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Theescombe/Gqebera Bulk Stormwater |
24,00,00.00 |
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Blue Horizan Bay Bulk Stormwater |
2,000,000,00 |
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Stormwater improvement Ikamvelihle |
2,000,000.00 |
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Flood Risk Improvements Swartskops&Chatty) |
250,000.00 |
MANAGEMENT PLANS / SYSTEMS
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· Roads Management System (Surfaced and gravel roads) |
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· Bridge Management System |
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· Stormwater Management System |
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· Rail Sidings Management System |
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· Traffic Signs Management System |
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· Sidewalks and Cycle Tracks Masterplan |
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· Accident Records Database |
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· VISUM Transport Model |
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· Urban Traffic Control System |
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ENQUIRIES
(i) Transportation
(Reception – Tel +27 041 5062100
(ii) Road and Stormwater Infrastructure (Operations)
(Reception – Tel +27 041 5062428
iii) Management Systems and Planning
(Reception – Tel +27 041 5062428
COMPLAINTS / FAULTS
Customer Care Centre Telephone 0800205050 all hours
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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QUESTION |
ANSWERS |
| Where do I report potholes, general roads/stormwater and traffic signal problems? |
Customer Care Centre
Tel. 0800205050 all hours |
| Am I allowed to undertake construction on the municipal verge? |
Yes in certain instances, but Policy and Conditions apply.
Enquiries to + 27 041 5062428 |
| Am I allowed to discharge my swimming pool backwash water onto the road reserve? |
No. Swimming pool water must be discharged into the Municipal sewer (gulley) on the property |
| Where do I report problems with skips/refuse containers, informal structures and informal trading in the road reserves? |
Customer Care Centre
Tel. 0800205050 all hours |
| Where do I report problems concerning street sweeping, clearing of bush, overgrowth and rubbish in the road reserves? |
Customer Care Centre
Tel. 0800205050 all hours |
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