Question NW1589 to the Minister of Transport
23 May 2023 - NW1589
Nolutshungu, Ms N to ask the Minister of Transport
What (a) plans are in place to build proper bridges in areas such as the Eastern Cape, where there are a number of makeshift bridges which have been constructed by residents so to cross rivers and streams and (b) are the details of the time frames that have been put in place in this regard?
Reply:
a) Government has always been constructing bridges for vehicles and pedestrians across provinces, and addition to this is response to SONA, as Welisizwe bridges are planned for rollout. The Eastern Cape is one of the Provinces that will be receiving 19 Welisizwe bridges that will be concluded in October 2023.
b) During the 2023/24 financial year, additional 17 bridges are planned for construction. The DPWI and SANDF are integral Departments in this program.