Five priority projects identified for immediate implementation:
In line with the fact that Ward 1 projects were excluded from the IDP over the past six years, and the complete lack of service delivery to residents of the peri-urban areas, the Ward 1 committee has identified the following five important projects:
1. Major transport routes need to be upgraded:
The major housing developments that are occurring in the Mount Pleasant, Lovemore Heights and Theescombe areas will result in over 1 000 motor vehicles per day using the already overloaded road system. The existing road network is already 30 years over its lifespan and needs an urgent upgrade and the following is urgently required:
Upgrade Buffelsfontein Road to be a double carriageway, with a centre island for a turning lane, from 17th Avenue, right through to the top of Mount Pleasant, plus 3rd Ave to Titian Rd
Construct the Airport By-pass road to Summerstrand.
Rebuild and widen Kragga Kamma Road, from Kamma Park to Cows Corner.
Assist NMMU to open up a second vehicular entrance off Strandfontein Road.
2. Upgrade of beachfront / coastal toilet blocks:
The current beachfront toilet blocks must be upgraded and cleansing staff must be on duty to maintain the highest standards at the following places: Pollok Beach, Pipe, Beacon, Schoenmakerskop.
New public ablution facilities must be provided at the following public areas: Flat Rocks and Sardinia Bay Beach.
3. Sardinia Bay beach:
The rolling sand dune has covered the access roadway and it is advancing on the car-park. A new access road must be constructed to the area above the existing clubhouses, where a new car-park, public toilet facility and adequate clubhouse for the Sardinia Bay surf lifesavers must be constructed. A new boardwalk must also be provided from these facilities, down to the beach. The long term relocation of the existing clubhouses must be budgeted and planned.
4. Provide a Metro service centre in the Summerstrand area:
Summerstrand is home to many old age and retirement homes, as well as students and youth, and these residents do not have a nearby Metro service centre, clinic or library. They have to travel to Central or Walmer, making it difficult for those without transport.
Provincial land is available and this centre should be built on the vacant land at the corner of Beyers Road and Erasmus Drive. It must include all Metro services, a community hall, a library and a clinic. Another aspect could be the inclusion of the local Ward office. A detailed project motivation is attached.
5. Upgrade the provincial road network in the peri-urban areas:
It is common knowledge that the Provincial Roads department does not have the capacity or budget to rebuild the existing major roads, which are all well past their expected life-spans, and these roads include: Victoria Drive, Sardinia Bay road, Welcome Avenue, Lakeside Road.
Old Seaview Road and Upper Seaview Road.
Marine Drive, from the Summerstrand Beacon along the coast to the intersection with the Sardinia Bay road.
These roads must be constructed with wide shoulders, on both sides, to cater for all the sporting events that utilise these routes.
Four existing gravel roads that must be rebuilt and tarred are Greydawn Road, Minor Road 83, off Lakeside road, and the entrance roads to the Kragga Kamma Game Park and the Kragga Kamma Golf Course, two popular tourist attractions in this area.
Boundary Lane, from Mount Pleasant to Sardinia Bay Road, must be rebuilt to standard specs and verges must be added. Standardised speed humps must be installed.
The dangerous intersection at the entrance to the Lake Farm Centre must be upgraded and made safe for all road users.
A standard type road surface must be provided as an emergency access route for Bushy Park, utilising the Metro road reserve / servitude linking Deer Park to Bushy Park and internal roads must be repaired and maintained.
The Metro must also consider taking over the responsibility for all Provincial Roads within the boundaries of the Metro, as proper and regular maintenance is required, and these roads service Metro ratepayers who get nothing in return for their rates.
6. Cycle tracks are needed:
Considering the popularity of sporting events, and the major economic boost that these events bring to the Metro, a special cycle / running track, of at least 3m width, must be provided along the routes which are most affected by regular road closures. These routes must include:
Marine Drive, from Admiralty Way, Summerstrand, to the Sardinia Bay Road.
Sardinia Bay Road and Victoria Drive
Lakeside Road and Glendore Road.
Kragga Kamma Road, from Kamma Park to Cows Corner.
Buffelsfontein Road, from 17th Avenue to Old Seaview Road.
New Seaview Road, from Bushy Park farm to Seaview (narrow section of road).
The design of these cycle tracks must be confirmed with the various sports codes and residents associations, and Ward committee, before actual implementation. Adequate street lighting will also be needed, as well as measures to prevent motorists from utilising these cycle-paths. These new paths will also be able to be utilised by horse-riders in the area.
7. Electricity infrastructure must be upgraded in the peri-urban areas:
Areas that are currently serviced by inadequate electrical supply, or no supply, must have a similar service to that supplied to the rest of the Metro. This must also include line maintenance to cut away trees and bush that cause power failures in strong winds. Areas that need an upgraded supply include:
Schoenmakerskop
Sardinia Bay Road and Lovemore Park
Theescombe and Chelsea.
Kragga Kamma Road area
Deer Park and Bushy Park.
8. Water infrastructure must be provided to the peri-urban areas:
Areas that are currently serviced by inadequate potable water pipes must have bigger supply pipes installed. Other areas rely on borehole water. All areas must be included in a full water network. New and/or upgraded services must be provided to:
Sardinia Bay Road and Lovemore Park
Kragga Kamma Road area
Deer Park and Bushy Park
9. Summerstrand Storm-water – implementation of the consultants plans:
This project was excluded from the past six budget cycles and it is imperative that this work be done before flooding occurs. The full proposal must be implemented and the capacity of the entire network must be increased.
10. Traffic Calming measures are needed as follows:
Install traffic lights at the following intersections: Buffelsfontein and Genadendal Roads.
Install permanent speed trapping cameras at the following areas: Buffelsfontein Road, between Melsetter and Kelly’s Vlei; Admiralty Way, between Strandfontein and Erasmus Drive.
Build traffic circles at the following intersections: Admiralty Way and Erasmus Drive; Admiralty Way and Kock Street; Athlone Street and Cyril Road, Mount Pleasant; Athlone Street and Gladys Road, Mount Pleasant; Glendore and Rossini Road, Pari Park; Melsetter Road and Edmonds Road, Lovemore Heights; Christiaan, Montmedy and Welcome Road intersection, Theescombe.
Build speed humps in the following roads: Thackwray Road, Miramar; Botha Street and Athlone Street, Mount Pleasant; Gladys Road, Providentia – the lower section; Boundary Road, Mount Pleasant – opposite the vlei; Melsetter Road, Lovemore Heights – between Edmonds and Bernard Roads; Montmedy Road, Theescombe – between Welcome and Cromwell Roads; Western village section of Marine Drive, Schoenmakerskop; Louis Botha Crescent, Summerstrand, near Dolphyntjie play school.
Create bus embayments, with commuter shelters, along the following roads in Ward 1: Strandfontein Road, in both directions; Admiralty Way, in both directions; Buffelsfontein Road, in both directions; Kragga Kamma Road, in both directions; Old Seaview Road, in both directions; Upper Seaview Road, in both directions; Corner of Seaview and Lakeside Roads.
11. Other urgent requests include the following:
Chelsea area:
Regular planned maintenance of all road verges – Operational budget needed.
Regular planned maintenance of all power lines – Operational budget needed.
Traffic calming measures on Welcome Avenue must be improved.
Storm-water planning must be started and long term implementation considered.
Lovemore Park area:
Regular planned maintenance of all road verges – Operational budget needed.
Regular planned maintenance of all power lines – Operational budget needed.
Install street lights along Victoria Drive.
Provide a new lifesaving clubhouse and facility at Sardinia Bay beach.
Improve and expand the public parking areas at Sardinia Bay beach.
Provision of functioning toilets at the Lovemore Park Farm School.
Upgrade the playing fields at the Lovemore Park Farm School.
Storm-water planning must be started and long term implementation considered.
Mount Pleasant / Miramar / Lovemore Heights area:
Kelly’s Vlei. Upgrade of this public open space and park.
Provide proper Taxi facilities near the Engen garage.
Traffic calming measures near the Mount Pleasant Primary School.
Upgrade of the area around the Boundary Road vlei, with adequate fencing.
Formalise the emergency pump system for the Boundary Lane vlei.
Extend Louis Michael Drive, Lovemore Heights, through to Buffelsfontein Road.
Upgrade and provide children’s play equipment on POS on Greenways Drive.
Reinstate the storm-water retention ponds on Greenways Drive, Lovemore Heights.
Implement the solutions for the Mount Pleasant storm-water issues.
Provide lighting at the children’s play area and POS on Gladys Road.
Schoenmakerskop area:
Regular planned maintenance of all road verges – Operational budget needed.
Replacement of all rusted railings on walkways to the beach.
Refurbish the public toilet block, opposite the Sacramento Restaurant.
Improve road signage, including directions to the N2.
Summerstrand area:
Ranch style fencing to prevent taxi’s using disabled pavements, ie at Walton Park.
Formalise Taxi offloading / loading facilities at both the NMMU entrance, and at the Mercado Centre.
Provide a level disabled friendly pavement along the northern side of Admiralty Way, between the Mercado Centre and Erasmus Drive.
Formalise the pavement / short-cut at the corner of Admiralty Way and Kock, on the southern side.
Provide pedestrian crossings at main problem areas which have high foot traffic.
Provide standard stop signs and road markings at Tenby / Bradley and Torr / Bradley.
Correct existing pedestrian walkways to be level, for easy wheelchair use.
Formalise student pavements between Admiralty Way and the NMMU Second Avenue campus.
Provide adequate street lighting and street furniture, including waste bins, along all the student routes and new pavements.
Improve the road facilities, pavements, signage and bus stops at Pearson High School.
Provide a pedestrian pavement between Admiralty Way and the Summerstrand Hotel.
Operational budget is needed to stabilise the rolling sand-dune at Cape Recife, in order to protect the NMBM Waste Water Works and prevent the possible closure of the road to the lighthouse.
Tar the car-park area at SAMREC.
Install a “Night Surfing” light at Pipe surf spot.
Ensure budget exists for regular maintenance of all the beachfront boardwalks.
Ensure that budget exists for regular maintenance of Pollok beach where the sand bags have been placed. Sand must be regularly removed and cleared away from these bags.
Create a one-way traffic system in Jenvey Road, in front of Pearson High School.
Theescombe area:
Regular planned maintenance of all road verges – Operational budget needed.
Regular planned maintenance of all power lines – Operational budget needed.
Storm-water planning must be started and long term implementation considered.
Install security fence to restrict access to the servitude off Kragga Kamma road.
Improve access control to the sensitive wetlands areas.
Four gravel roads to be identified and tarred.
Install traffic calming measures at the entrance to the Lake Farm centre.
Install street lights along five specific roads.
Provide a Cycle / running track along the entire length of Kragga Kamma road and Welcome Avenue.
Provide a Metro Service Centre in this area, with a clinic.
Cllr Stanford Slabbert
Ward 1.
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