LIMPOPO PRODUCED BY SANRAL

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1 LIMPOPO PRODUCED BY SANRAL Excellent road infrastructure plays a big role in keeping an economy vibrant and providing opportunities to locals. In this supplement, SANRAL showcases road infrastructure projects that will help move the region forward. None of the work we do would be possible without the support of our counterparts in the province, business and the @sanral_za SANRAL SANRAL Corporate

2 MESSAGES GROWING OUR PROVINCE Nandi Madalane LIMPOPO, named after a river which forms the border with Botswana and Zimbabwe, is South Africa s northernmost province and its poorest. The N1 is the essence of its economy, a link with sub-saharan countries and an important trade route with them. It runs from Cape Town through the central part of the country right up to, and then through Limpopo. For regional economic reasons the N1, as part of the national road network in Limpopo, is also important as the backbone of the province s growth. This is reliant on mining, agriculture and tourism all three economic spheres where excellent roads maintained in excellent condition are a necessity. That is exactly what SANRAL is doing in this province, knowing that the economic growth that will be boosted by these roads will contribute to the reduction of poverty, inequality and unemployment. It is well worth mentioning the more important projects aimed at reaching this ideal. The ring roads taking through-traffic around the two important urban areas, Polokwane and Musina, are of particular importance. Both will relieve congestion within the urban area while easing traffic flows on the important north-south trade and tourism route. Important on a different level are the completed bridges around Botlokwa on the N1 between Polokwane and Beit Bridge. These have increased safety for pedestrians as well as for passing traffic and were constructed in response to cries for assistance from local communities. SANRAL responded, an outward sign of an almost instinctive part of the agency s approach to all its construction programmes work closely with the local communities along its roads, try to use as much local labour as possible, look for local blackowned SMMEs as subcontractors. Closer to Gauteng the important first steps have been taken in the major construction project to upgrade the dangerous but vital Moloto Road. Work has started with the construction of traffic circles at major intersections and the closing of dangerous illegal accesses. Looking at some of the figures will underline the importance of these projects some commuters use the Moloto Road daily while a thousand heavy vehicles will drive around instead of through Musina once the ring road is completed. All the work SANRAL undertakes must be seen against the background of the National Development Plan: national roads are the most important part of the country s infrastructure and vital to economic growth. Nandi Madalane is MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure LIMPOPO ROADS IMPROVED Skhumbuzo Macozoma WITHOUT decent national roads our people and the country s economy would struggle. As SANRAL, not only are we committed to our mandate to manage South Africa s road infrastructure; we place particular focus on making sure that our roads are meticulously engineered for all road users. Since SANRAL took over a total of 3 645km of Limpopo s roads, they have been substantially improved. This is key to the flourishing agricultural, mining and tourism industries in the province. Road safety, as a critical matter in our business, has been adopted as one of our pillars. In view of this, the completion of the N1 Botlokwa pedestrian bridges has presented substantial benefit to those who live and work in this area. Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users and that is why we are determined to ensure that pedestrians and cyclists are considered in the improvements of existing road infrastructure and construction of new roads. Our routine road maintenance projects will go a long way towards adding to the safety of all road users, particularly in the implementation of some of our major projects in the province, notably the Moloto Road upgrade. We are making good progress with the N1 Musina and Polokwane ring road projects, which involve the construction of new interchanges and bridges. The SANRAL team is also resurfacing the R518 from Lephalale to Marken, R524 from N1 (Louis Trichardt) to Punda Maria Gate and the N1 from km 70 to Musina. We ve made progress in Vuwani in terms of the distribution of our routine road maintenance work. A project liaison committee (PLC) was set up at the end of September 2017 and its involvement has made a positive impact. The PLC brought all Vuwani/Elim stakeholders under one umbrella, which made it much easier for the site team to attend to the community s needs. Due to higher-than-usual temperatures, there have been some minor delays in the completion of our projects. However, we are dedicated to our high standard of engineering in reaching the finish line. Working with communities through fruitful engagement, we remain devoted to delivering on our intention to contribute to the eradication of poverty, unemployment and inequality. Skhumbuzo Macozoma is SANRAL s CEO 2 Building South Africa through better roads

3 ENGINEERING MUSINA RING ROAD TO TAKE TRAFFIC OFF TOWN ROADS IN THE area affectionately known as the land of the baobab, 15km south of the border with Zimbabwe, the N1 passes through Musina. In addition to the local pedestrians and traffic, this national road carries in the region of heavy vehicles per day, which pass through the Musina CBD. In light of the inevitable deterioration of this infrastructure, SANRAL identified the need in 2015 to provide an alternative route to the N1 throughtraffic by providing a ring road around the town. Construction commenced on the western side of the CBD in April 2016 with the intention of completion by April There are, however, various factors which may influence the completion date, such as extremely high temperatures, which could have an effect on concrete production. The project (estimated at R506m) consists of a new, single, 8km carriageway with one lane in each direction, as well as paved shoulders. The ring road will function as a freeway, which allows controlled access to and from the N1. Therefore, two new interchanges, Musina and Nancefield, will provide access to the town. These interchanges will be at the southern and northern entrances, respectively. Two cross-accesses will also be provided for Harper Road and Freedom Street. ROAD MAINTENANCE DOESN T STOP ROUTINE Road Maintenance (RRM) is the dayto-day upkeep of the road network. This includes filling potholes, grass cutting, repairing damaged guard rails hit by cars, fixing road signs, cleaning stormwater culverts, removing dead animals and clearing the road after accidents. There are 12 projects covering the road network in Limpopo, with 12 contractors and 12 subcontractors. After the main contractors are appointed, the scope of work is subdivided into packages such as general maintenance; pavement, grass cutting, and ad hoc sub-contracting for road shoulders. RRM is an ongoing process. Projects run in threeyear cycles, with an option to extend by two years. Before the contract runs out, the agency goes out to tender to make sure that new service providers are in place to take over. Some of the SMMEs in Limpopo who work on RRM projects are Vul indlela, Vuk uzenzele, BRBF and Star of Life. While local SMMEs are usually given preferential treatment, there may be some who feel excluded from participating in SANRAL projects. In order to be considered when tendering, it is important to make sure that documents are correct and up to date, that people with technical knowledge and experience are employed and lastly, the SANRAL, CIDB and National Treasury websites are scanned for tenders. Hello Limpopo 3

4 PROJECTS POLOKWANE RING ROAD EASES CONGESTION THE Polokwane ring road, under construction by SANRAL since December 2015, is a bypass to ease congestion in the city centre by diverting traffic around the town. The capacity of the ring road will be improved by erecting a new interchange at R101/N1, upgrading intersections to interchanges at the R37/N1 and Silicon/N1 road intersections and doubling of the entire route from the R101 in the south to the R71 Tzaneen interchange in the north. Two bridges will be demolished and six new ones built. The pavement on the existing roads will be strengthened while the stormwater drainage capacity will be improved. The upgrade of the route from a two-lane (one lane per direction), single carriageway to a four-lane (two lanes per direction), divided dual carriageway will enhance the traffic capacity and the safety of the route. A total of R640m over 36 months has been allocated for this project. BOOSTING TOURISM WITH HELP FROM SANRAL LIMPOPO S economy is improving, partly due to easier access to various historic sites, museums, reserves and resorts within the popular valley of the Olifants River, which eventually meanders through the Kruger National Park. It is known for its adventure trails, abundant wildlife, rocky mountains, forests, trout streams and waterfalls. Despite this, the province has not yet been able to realise its full potential in tourism. There was a major concern about road sign clutter in some areas of the R71 and other connecting roads. SANRAL is helping to create a safer and more pleasant travelling experience for visitors to the valley by improving this major route through regular road maintenance, more effective display of tourism facility signs, local direction signs and route markers. SANRAL infrastructure intends to enhance the experience rather than to hinder it. With safer roads and easier access to the valley, tourism can grow, which will unlock the path to a better life for residents in the area. MOLOTO ROAD CONSTRUCTION 2017 MILESTONES JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY KPMM-CBE JV appointment for the first phase of the upgrade in Limpopo. Public liaison committee (PLC) for Mpumalanga setup. Fudua labour recruitment commences in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Construction of priority intersections in Mpumalanga resumes. PLC for Limpopo established. Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi hosted Moloto Road Imbizo at KwaMhlanga Council Chamber. Construction of the temporary bypasses and upgrading of the main carriageway between Siyabuswa and Marble Hall resumed. SMME PARTICIPATION SANRAL is developing a database of SMMEs to be considerered for subcontracting and supply opportunities on different phases of the Moloto Road upgrade. Interested SMMEs are encouraged to submit their details to their respective local and district municipalities. DATABASE COORDINATION Total SMMEs captured on database. Registration is ongoing Limpopo 156 Mpumalanga 975 SMME BY CIDB GRADING (CE) Grade Total % of SMMEs on the database are registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) 686 of % of SMMEs are not registered on the CIDB, most of which offer services outside of engineering and construction 486 of TYPICAL RURAL AND URBAN CROSS SECTIONS WHY ROUNDABOUTS? Roundabouts (Reduced conflicts points and crash severity) Vehicle conflicts 8 Pedestrian conflicts ROUNDABOUT INTERSECTION 32 Vehicle conflicts with Bus Stop 24 Pedestrian conflicts 4 Building South Africa through better roads

5 ROAD SAFETY BOTLOKWA BRIDGES INCREASE SAFETY A BRIDGE for motorists and two for pedestrians in Botlokwa, opened by former President Jacob Zuma in October last year, have been successful in increasing road safety for both vehicles and pedestrians. Botlokwa, on the N1 between Polokwane and the Beitbridge Border Post, is divided by the busy highway and, as a result, some people live on one side but do their shopping or attend school on the other. In recent years, there have been a significant number of road fatalities in the area. Paying a simple visit to a friend s house could be a life-threatening exercise. The elders of the community and the provincial roads authority approached SANRAL with a request to improve safety. The agency heeded the community s pleas and began working on the project. Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users. Our focus is not only limited to motorised transport but includes non-motorised transport pedestrians and cyclists. That is why we make a concerted effort to ensure that they are considered in the improvements of existing road infrastructure and the construction of new roads. In fact, so critical is road safety to us that we have elevated it to one of the pillars of our business, said SANRAL Chief Executive Officer Skhumbuzo Macozoma. CALL TO COMPLY WITH TRAFFIC RULES SANRAL is appealing to motorists to adhere to the rules of the road in and around construction sites along the Moloto Road (R573) in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. The road is being upgraded at the moment. We ve noted with concern that some motorists disobey traffic-calming measures, including speed limit signage and flagmen. Some drive straight through without stopping and we ve had several close-call collisions on the construction sites, says Lawrence Chauke, SANRAL Project Manager for the Moloto Road Upgrades. We urge motorists to cooperate during the upgrade, obey the rules of the road and exercise patience. Dubbed The Road of Death due to the high number of accidents, the R573 Moloto Road is one of the busiest routes in the country, connecting Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. It has not been upgraded for years and has had to cope with increasing traffic in recent years due to the growth of peri-urban communities along the Moloto corridor. The upgrade, undertaken by SANRAL, aims to increase safety and reduce the death and accident toll. Work has started with the construction of traffic circles in major intersections in Mpumalanga. The upgrades will also include closing off dangerous illegal accesses, reducing conflicted movements on service roads, installing and replacing street lights and moving informal traders to safer areas. The upgrade will take five years to complete and will bring some job opportunities to community members who live along the Mpumalanga and Limpopo stretches of the road. The estimated total cost for the upgrading of the 92km stretch in Mpumalanga and Limpopo is R2bn and will indirectly positively influence socio-economic development in the area. Thirty percent of the total project cost will create opportunities for small, black-owned businesses. The project also offers across-the-board economic benefits, ranging from unlocking the mineral belt to improved transportation. Hello Limpopo 5

6 FA Q FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the current length of SANRAL roads in Limpopo? The length is 3 645km. Please give a list of SANRAL roads in Limpopo N1 from Gauteng/Limpopo border to Beit Bridge Border Post N11 from Mpumalanga/Limpopo border to Grobler s Bridge border post R33 from Marble Hall to Lephalale R36 from MP/LP border to N1 (Bandelierkop) R37 from Polokwane to LP/MP border R40 from MP/LP border to R71 (Phalaborwa) R71 from Polokwane to Phalaborwa R81 from Polokwane to Giyani R101 from Bela Bela to Polokwane R510 from NW/LP border to Monte Christo R516 from Bela Bela to Thabazimbi R518 from Mokopane to Lephalale R520 from Vaalwater to R510 R521 from Polokwane to Vivo R523 from Vivo to Masekwaspoort R524 from Makhado to Kruger National Park R526 from Mica to R71 R529 from R71 to Giyani R531 from R40 to Kruger National Park R532 from R36 to MP/LP border R555 from Stofberg to Burgersfort R572 from Monte Christo to Tom Burke R573 from Siyabuswa to Marble Hall (Moloto Road) R578 from Makhado to Giyani R579 from Groblersdal to Lebowakgomo 6 Building South Africa through better roads What projects are under way in Limpopo? R573 Moloto Road N1 Polokwane Ring Road N1 Musina bypass R518 Lephalale to Marken R524 to Punda Maria Gate N1 km 70 to Musina How does SANRAL ensure roads in Limpopo reach international norms? SANRAL focuses on the effective maintenance of its roads through ongoing routine road maintenance (RRM) contracts. These contracts generally run for three years, with an option for a two-year extension, depending on the performance of the maintenance contractor and supervision team. Presently, SANRAL has 12 RRM contracts for all its roads in Limpopo. How has the N1 helped unlock the economic potential of the region? It has provided the necessary road connection between different regions. This enables the efficient transportation of goods, coal and produce. It also provides a good connection to Limpopo s tourist attractions. Importantly, the development of the N1 stimulated the creation of opportunities for contractors, SMMEs and local labour, as well as other related businesses through downstream activities. Why is the R573 Moloto Road upgrade important? It is an economic route connecting the Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng provinces. It serves commuters daily. This road is notorious for its high fatality rate. Upgrades will have a positive impact on the lives of many people and will reduce travel time and fatalities. The construction of the road will also create employment and opportunities for the development of small contractors, suppliers and other businesses. How is SANRAL contributing to local job creation? Suitably qualified emerging enterprises are given an opportunity to perform some of the work awarded to main contractors. As per the government s policy for SMME development, main contractors are required to subcontract 30% of the contract value to SMMEs of CIDB grading 1-6. In certain cases, main contractors enter into joint ventures, with an 70/30 split between a 9CE main contractor as the lead partner and lower grading contractors (5CE, 6CE or 7CE) as the JV targeted partner. What do better roads in Limpopo mean for the economy? Road infrastructure plays an important role in the national economy. Limpopo has much to offer tourists. It is vital to have good roads to enable easy access to.

7 COMMUNITY VOICES USING TECHNOLOGY TO TEACH ROAD SAFETY SANRAL recently held a community outreach event on road safety and possible business opportunities in local projects at Elim Mall, Limpopo. The agency s team spoke to some community members and this is what they had to say about the event. TAKING OPPORTUNITIES TO THE PEOPLE IN AN effort to help the communities of South Africa know SANRAL better, the agency is on a mission to Take SANRAL to the people. The area of Hlanganani, which the agency has ongoing projects, through various interactions had shown that there were some misunderstandings regarding who SANRAL is and what it does. The agency took the opportunity to address the perceptions held by the community at the activation held at Elim Mall. Attendees at the event were educated on routine road maintenance (RRM), which is treatment applied to the road surface as it begins to show signs of deterioration. Filling a pothole is an example of RRM. This activity is different from routine operations that are carried on a yearly basis to ensure that a road is functioning properly. RRM projects are some of the ways that SANRAL provides opportunities to small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to be included in its activities and increase participation. Ways in which SMMEs could get information and apply for RRM tenders was communicated to the public. Scholarship and bursary opportunities were also presented at the event to encourage young people to not only apply for these but also understand what is required to get into the programmes. WHAT THE PEOPLE SAID Ishmael Nthlamu, 25, Master s student at University of Limpopo Itani Khosa, 15, high school learner I enjoyed this event. I had never experienced this before.. Achieve Mtaka,18, high school learner I m excited about the bursary that SANRAL is offering. because I am currently in matric and I want to do engineering. I hadn t known about SANRAL before today but I think this event is good because the way they teach us, it s fun and easy to grasp because we are part of it. For example, I don t drink but because of this I got to experience what it would be like to drive in that condition and understand the type of accidents that could occur. Thomas Mkhabele, 50, community member I never had an opportunity to study road signs and since I m about to take my licence, I found that it is a good challenge. So I m happy to get this opportunity to practice how to drive safely and keep other people s lives safe. Hello Limpopo 7

8 WHERE ARE WE? ROADS TRANSFERRED TO SANRAL FROM THE PROVINCE IN 2014 These sections of the road were identified in 2015 and 2016 for immediate resurfacing, as they were not in good condition, as part of SANRAL s preservation strategy. The following sections of road were recently resurfaced: R36 from MP/LP border to N1 (Bandelierkop) R71 from Polokwane to Phalaborwa R529 from R71 to Giyani R531 from R40 to Kruger National Park R532 from R36 to MP/LP border Resurfacing is under way on the following roads R510 from NW/LP border to Monte Christo R518 from Mokopane to Lephalale R520 from Vaalwater to R510 R524 from Makhado to Kruger National Park R526 from Mica to R71 Major projects (upgrading) on the remaining sections. N1 Polokwane Ring Road N1 Musina Bypass R573 Moloto Road 27 E 30 E Sedibe River Bubi River ZIMBABWE Bubi River F Motloutse River Thume River Limpopo River Kolompe Lotsane River BOTSWANA Lotsane River Tshokana River Lephalala River Limpopo River $N11 Mogalakwena River Mogalakwena River Seepabana River Houtrivier Brakrivier $ N1 Sandrivier R523 Makhado (Louis Trichardt) R524 Luvuvhurivier Klein Letaba River Mutale River Nzhelele RiverNwanedzi River Mungedzi River Luvuvhurivier R578 Luvuvhu River Rio Singuedeze Rio Zebochua MOZAMBIQUE SANRAL ROADS LIMPOPO Ngotwane River Rietspruit NORTH WEST Marico River Marico River Marico River Brakspruit Brakspruit Bierspruit Elands River Motlatswi River Hexrivier Bierspruit Hexrivier Thabazimbi R511 Hexrivier Pienaas River Krokodilrivier Mokolo River R529 R567 R81 LIMPOPO R521 POLOKWANE R36 Phalaborwa R518 R71 24 S 24 S $ N4 R565 R30 27 E R510 Pienaarsrivier Mokolo River R516 Mokolo River Sandrivier $N11 Modimolle (Nylstroom) R101 Bela-Bela (Warmbaths) Mokopane (Potgietersrus) R37 Lydenburg R555 MPUMALANGA Cullinan Marikana Belfast $ R40 PRETORIA R512 $ N4 WITBANK N4 GAUTENG R38 R104 R512 R21 R104 R33 R21 Kilometers R35 Ogies Carolina $ N3 R R520 Kafferspruit Pienaarsrivier Pienaarsrivier Kafferspruit Sterkrivier Koffiespruit Sterkrivier Elands River Houtrivier Elands River Sandrivier Olifantsrivier Olifantsrivier R579 $ N1 R573 $ N11 R574 Mungedzi River Olifantsrivier 30 E Steelpoort River Komati River Great Letaba River Spekboomrivier Ga-Selati River Blyderivier Blyde River Sabie River Timbavati River NELSPRUIT $ N4 $ N4 Komati River R531 R36 R40 R570 R571 SWAZILAND Komati River Timbavati River R570 R582 Secondary Towns Major Cities Other Roads SANRAL Regional Roads SANRAL National Roads Provincial Boundary Date: 2017/09/05 8 Building South Africa through better roads