Cape Town: The city introduces new stormwater infrastructure in Khayelitsha to reduce the risk of flooding and increase the safety of citizens. Construction of stormwater infrastructure on Japhta K Masemola Road in Khayelitsha will begin tomorrow, that aims at alleviating flood risks and improve road safety.
Amidst this, the City of Cape Town advises residents, road users and businesses in Khayelitsha of the construction of stormwater infrastructure along Japhta K Masemola Road, between Baden Powell Drive and Nyanda Avenue, that will commence on Wednesday, September 04, 2024.
The work is scheduled to take place between 08:00 a.m. and 04:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday until Tuesday, September 17, 2024, which will record no unforeseen delays.
As per the sources, the outlet of the existing stormwater drainage system is currently blocked as a result of the establishment of the Island Informal Settlement which is causing road flooding at the low point of Japhta K Masemola Road, when it usually rains.
The installation of the new stormwater infrastructure will alleviate the risk of flooding along Japhta K Masemola Road, thereby extending the longevity of the Cape Town’s road network and improving the safety of the road users.
Considering this, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Urban Mobility – Councillor Rob Quintas said, “We asked the residents, to please cooperate with the City’s Road Infrastructure Management team in the flooding areas, as they install this new stormwater infrastructure.”
“This way the work can be done as efficiently and speedily as possible,” added Quintas.
Now that the weather conditions are more favourable the teams are able to implement the project which will alleviate the risk of flooding in the area to a great extent.
Ultimately, the project will assist in ensuring safer road driving conditions and reducing the risk of the roads deteriorating as a result of continuous flooding and standing water.
However, the City of Cape Town recommends that road users should consider alternative routes where possible and should stay cautious while work is under way. They must lower their speed and pay attention to the road signs.