Johannesburg, Africa’s wealthiest city, is set to invest 196 million rand ($10 million) in rehabilitating Lillian Ngoyi Street after a gas explosion in July.
Key Takeaways:
- Rehabilitation Effort: Johannesburg will allocate significant funds to repair and rehabilitate Lillian Ngoyi Street, formerly known as Bree Street, following a methane gas explosion that caused extensive damage and casualties.
- Timeline for Repairs: The city aims to complete the road repairs by the end of the year, covering various aspects, including professional fees, roadworks, infrastructure, electrical, mechanical, and structural works.
- Preventing Future Incidents: In addition to road repairs, Johannesburg is evaluating other service tunnels within the municipality to avoid similar incidents, with plans to finalize designs for upgrades in June and commence work in the next financial year.
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