Sandbaai businesses and residents should brace themselves for traffic tie-ups and the impact of closure of some streets in the neighbourhood.
Work has already started and construction is expected to be complete at the end of October. Work will proceed in stages (see schedule below).
Roads affected will be Bergsig Street between Aloe Street and Argon Street, Schulphoek Boulevard between the R43 and Adam Street, Adam Street and finally the entrance next to the R43.
According to Dennis Hendriks, Senior Manager: Engineering Services, “the next and final phase of reconstruction for 2017 of Sandbaai roads related to the Sandbaai shopping centre, has commenced.
It should please be noted that the schedule is only provisional, as weather conditions and other factors may affect the dates and it is therefore merely a guide.
Residents adjacent to the affected roads (Bergsig Street and Oos-end Street) will also be contacted and informed accordingly to confirm any relevant closures and alternative arrangements Ward 5 Councillor, David Botha, “changes will be communicated as soon as possible to those residents and users of the streets concerned”.
Cllr Botha further confirmed that no thoroughfare from Sandbaai Main Road to Schulphoek Road will be possible for about nine months, as the street will be built in phases and can therefore only be accessed as indicated.
It is requested that where possible, only residents and their visitors as well as those with specific business in the area, should use said roads. Pedestrians will, however, be accommodated at all times along the streets that have been closed, but are encouraged to stick to the defined paths and obey the duly appointed flag men who will be on duty in the given period. Similarly, cyclists will also have access to the afore said pathways, but cognisance should be taken that the pedestrians will enjoy the right of way at all times.
• Should there be any enquiries concerning the above, please feel free to contact the developer’s representative, Leon Louw on 083 324 5928 or the Municipality’s Project Manager, Dennis Hendricks on 082 416 8676.
The preliminary schedule as agreed upon by the Municipality and the developer is as follows:
