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ROADS, STORMWATER & TRANSPORTATION
DIRECTOR:
Mr Ben Govoni
Tel: +27 (0) 41 506 5435
Fax: +27 (0) 41 506 5647
Secretary: Ms Ansie Snyman
Email: asnyman@mandelametro.gov.za
PURPOSE
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.
The NMB area comprises 1 950 km² stretching from the Van Stadens River in the west to the Sundays River in the east.
The length of the road network in the Nelson Mandela Bay municipal area is 4150 km. Roads are maintained by three roads authorities, namely:
Mandela Bay Municipal area is 4150km. Roads are maintained by three roads authorities, which are:
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRA) is responsible for maintaining the National Route – N2.
The Provincial Government (Eastern Cape Department of Roads and Transport) is responsible for maintaining the Provincial Roads.
The Infrastructure and Engineering Directorate of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is responsible for maintaining 3240km of roads which consists of :
2 690 km surfaced roads,
550 km gravel roads,
113 Bridge Structures,
1 200 km of underground stormwater reticulation,
and 80 km of Municipal rail sidings.
FUNCTIONS
The functions of this Silo are divided into the following three Sub-silos:
(i) Transportation
Deals with the following transportation and traffic management matters:
1.Planning for major roads and public transport systems in the city, Traffic Impact Assessments (TIAs) for proposed developments, Transportation Development Levies (TDLs) for property rezoning, permit applications for public transport carriers, input into Site Development Plans (SDPs), land matters and subdivision applications.
2. Traffic Management matters regarding the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures (speed humps, etc.), all matters relating to the planning, operation and maintenance of traffic signals and the investigation into requests for new or changes to road markings or regulatory signs.
(ii) Road and Stormwater Infrastructure (Operations)
Deals with road and stormwater maintenance, including tar roads, gravel roads, railway sidings, traffic signs and road markings, pavements, small structures, bridges, underground stormwater systems, open stormwater systems, etc.
(iii) Management Systems and Planning
Responsible for the implementation of management systems, project identification, research and development, implementation and control of master plans, conceptual planning and design, approval of developments, technical investigations and reports, etc.
STAFF STATISTICS
Total No. of Posts (Approved Organogram) = 470
Total No. of Vacancies = 117
Total No. of Critical Vacancies = 37
Capital 2006/2007 R 370 mil
| · Tarring of gravel roads |
R 41.1 mil |
| · Provision for sidewalks & cycle paths |
R 31.1 mil |
| · Public Transport facilities |
R 53.8 mil |
| · Stormwater improvements |
R 32.6 mil |
| · New Public Transport Roads |
R 60.0 mil |
| · Re-surfacing of roads |
R 40.0 mil |
| Operating 2006/2007 Roads |
R 86 mil |
| Stormwater |
R 29 mil |
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 / COMPLAINTS
(i) Transportation
(Assistant Director: Mr G. Pryce-Lewis – Tel +27 (0) 41 5062250)
(ii) Road and Stormwater Infrastructure (Operations)
(Assistant Director: Mr A. Arthur – Tel +27 (0) 41 5062428)
iii) Management Systems and Planning
(Assistant Director: Mr I.E. Bester – Tel +27 (0) 41 5062428)
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PORT ELIZABETH |
UITENHAGE |
DESPATCH |
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INFORMATION CENTRE
Plans and General Information |
+27 (0) 41 506 2434
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+27 (0) 41 994 1122
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+27 (0) 41 994 1122
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ROADS, STORMWATER
AND TRANSPORTATION
Enquiries
Complaints |
+27 (0) 41 506 2428
+27 (0) 41 506 2428 |
+27 (0) 41 506 2428
+27 (0) 41 506 2428 |
+27 (0) 41 994 1122
+27 (0) 41 994 1122
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TRAFFIC SIGNALS (Robots)
Damaged or malfunctioning
signals
Queries/complaints re timing
and /or operation of signals |
+27 (0) 41 374 4434
+27 (0) 41 506 2100 |
+27 (0) 41 374 4434
+27 (0) 41 506 2100 |
+27 (0) 41 374 4434
+27 (0) 41 506 2100 |
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BLOCKAGES:
STORMWATER DRAINS
(All hours) |
+27 (0) 41 373 7641
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+27 (0) 41 994 1122
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+27 (0) 41 994 1122 |
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LABORATORY
Engineers |
+27 (0) 41 506 2911 |
+27 (0) 41 506 2911 |
+27 (0) 41 506 2911 |
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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QUESTION |
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| Where do I report potholes, general roads/stormwater and traffic signal problems? |
Refer to Contact Details Page |
| Am I allowed to undertake construction on the municipal verge? |
Yes in certain instances, but Policy and Conditions apply.
Enquiries to + 27 (0) 41 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? |
Skips and refuse containers – Report to the Environmental Services Directorate
+27 (0) 41 506 5405
Informal Structures – Report to the Housing and Land Directorate
+27 (0) 41 506 2393
Informal Traders – Report to the Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture Directorate
+27 (0) 41 503 7500 |
| Where do I report problems concerning street sweeping, clearing of bush, overgrowth and rubbish in the road reserves? |
Report to Environmental Services
+27 (0) 41 506 5413 |
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