Joburg’s M2 bridge to close due to ‘structural defects’

[pinball wizard]

Are we starting a betting pool? I'll take 4-7 odds that this wont be done on time.

 

[grok]

Not sure if sarcasm or what, but in case not do realise the JRA are a DA entity now that they're in charge of the city.

Yeah except when the ANC fails to run the country its because of what apartheid left them.. 25 years ago!

 

[Lupus]

Not sure if sarcasm or what, but in case not do realise the JRA are a DA entity now that they're in charge of the city.

Probably why it was eventually closed for repairs. If the ANC was still running it, it would've collapsed. Also the funding for the JRA still comes from tax and guess who still has that unfortunately.

 

[WaxLyrical]

Not sure if sarcasm or what, but in case not do realise the JRA are a DA entity now that they're in charge of the city.

Main issue is funding and where does that come from?

 

[thestaggy]

Are we starting a betting pool? I'll take 4-7 odds that this wont be done on time.

No need to bet. I said early 2020 when they gave the initial timeline. Minimum 12 months.

 

[pinball wizard]

No need to bet. I said early 2020 when they gave the initial timeline. Minimum 12 months.

I was going with never be re-opened again.

 

[WaxLyrical]

Do yourself a favour; go spend some time in the UK and watch how slowly those guys on construction sites work. And comparing against Japan is unrealistic; even the US construction workers don't work that quickly.

We first have to get guys and equipment on site, and that still hasn't happened in over a year.
Cash flow and bureaucracy is the problem not speed.

 

[TheChamp]

Probably why it was eventually closed for repairs. If the ANC was still running it, it would've collapsed. Also the funding for the JRA still comes from tax and guess who still has that unfortunately.

Main issue is funding and where does that come from?

Has that been reported as being the problem by the city and JRA or are you guys making up reasonable explanations?

 

[Lupus]

Has that been reported as being the problem by the city and JRA or are you guys making up reasonable explanations?

Yes actually plenty of times Herman has explained he's trying to get the money to fix things but it's difficult cause the provincial government aren't the same as the city.

 

[WaxLyrical]

Has that been reported as being the problem by the city and JRA or are you guys making up reasonable explanations?

I seem to recall Solly Msimanga struggling to get funding to fix the sinkholes in Pretoria as the budget didn't allow for it.

 

[TheChamp]

Yes actually plenty of times Herman has explained he's trying to get the money to fix things but it's difficult cause the provincial government aren't the same as the city.

Let's forget plenty of times and talk about this particular project, did JRA or the city ever say that the delay is caused by national or provincial government holding back funding? I have read the communication from the JRA and everything is on schedule according to them and the project will be finished in october. Mashaba is very outspoken on such things and I am sure he would have made the public aware if the ANC was pulling stunts.

 

[TheChamp]

M2 bridge rehab will cost 'more than R160m' - and more bridges need work

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) says it will cost more than the budgeted R160m to rehabilitate the M2 motorway between the Crown Interchange and Maritzburg Street - but is adamant it will be completed by October 30.

However, it is unclear exactly how much the rehabilitation will cost as the agency has not yet made estimates on how much more is needed.

https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/so...t-more-than-r160m-and-more-bridges-need-work/

 

[R13...]

Main issue is funding and where does that come from?

From the city of Joburg? You know, because they are an agency of the city?

 

[WaxLyrical]

From the city of Joburg? You know, because they are an agency of the city?

Most of it still has to come from the looted and bankrupt coffers of the ruling party.

 

[R13...]

Most of it still has to come from the looted and bankrupt coffers of the ruling party.

They're allocated a budget as the city (R60bn+) and collect their own revenue so it's up them. The DA installed the IFP on the board of the agency and they've apparently been looting. All because they wanted a hold on power. Nothing to do with your boogeyman ANC.

 

[WaxLyrical]

This makes my blood boil. **** is responsible for millions in lost revenue due to road closures.

Mashaba is fast asleep or just doesnt give a fck.

 

[TedLasso]

This makes my blood boil. **** is responsible for millions in lost revenue due to road closures.

Mashaba is fast asleep or just doesnt give a fck.

Of all the mayor's in South Africa, it appears he is the only one that does ....haven't watch the video though

 

[schumi]

M2 highway to reopen next month

The Johannesburg Roads Agency began working on the busy highway in August last year, after it was found that the structural integrity of the road was compromised.

Johannesburg Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba released a statement on Thursday confirming that repair work on the M2 Highway is on schedule, and will be completed on October 30, as planned.
He added that the motorway will be opened to motorists on November 4.

More at:

M2 highway to reopen next month

The Johannesburg Roads Agency began working on the busy highway in August last year, after it was found that the structural integrity of the road was compromised.

citizen.co.za

 

[TheChamp]

Well done.

 

[pinball wizard]

M2 highway to reopen next month



More at:

M2 highway to reopen next month

The Johannesburg Roads Agency began working on the busy highway in August last year, after it was found that the structural integrity of the road was compromised.

citizen.co.za

I know I say it a lot here, but this time I really am shocked.