The North West and Limpopo governments are collaborating to construct and refurbish roads that link the two provinces.

North West Acting Head of Communication Bonolo Mohlakoana said the two provinces have committed to jointly construct Mokgalwaneng road in Moses Kotane Local Municipality, and to expand the R510 road between Rustenburg and Thabazimbi, which straddles the two provinces.

Constructing a new road

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo and Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha met this week and committed to making funds available for the construction of Mokgalwaneng road and getting support and options from national government.

“The two premiers agreed on the development of a project plan, which will lead to the signing of a memorandum of agreement and the rolling out of the project,” said Mohlakoana.

“We owe it to the Mokgalwaneng communities and users of that 11 km road to get it constructed. This area was identified as the most deprived and relevant for piloting our province’s Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP),” said Mahumapelo.

The two also agreed that the Rustenburg-Thabazimbi road needs to be expanded, because its narrow structure and high traffic volume are the main causes of increased accidents on the road.

Mohlakoana said the two premiers will also allow the North West MEC for Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development Manketsi Tlhape, and Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure MEC Jerry Ndou of Limpopo, to explore other areas of cooperation such as agriculture, environment, tourism, mining and health services.

Mathabatha said his province is willing to work with the North West, and that forging relations with other provinces is a good strategy.

 

(adapted from SAnews.gov.za)