Name of the Project
Klein Jukskei Bond stream bulk stormwater project.

Location
Ferndale, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA).

Project Description
The project involves a bulk upgrade of road stormwater run-off pipes between kerb lines on the corner of Main and Bond streets, in Ferndale, to increase their capacity and accommodate all excess stormwater in the area.

The upgrades will enable the stormwater infrastructure to cater for a 1 in 25-year storm event as previously experienced.

The project is designed to be implemented in three phases, the first of which was completed in 2021.

Phase 2 entails the installation of a further 56 m of stormwater pipes and 380 m of box culverts, along with associated stormwater manholes; kerb inlets; road kerbs; paving; road reinstatement on Bond street, between Pine and Vine avenues; and the applicable signage and markings.

Details of Phase 3 of the project will be communicated when the second phase is completed.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
R15-million has been allocated to Phase 2.

Planned Start/End Date
Phase 2 construction started in June 2023 and is scheduled to be completed by mid-September 2023, subject to favourable weather.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
JRA, tel +27 11 298 5000 or email mediaqueries@jra.org.za.