‘We understand that Yusuf Gool Boulevard is a busy road and that traffic moving in both directions will be affected. However, it is important that this rehabilitation work is done now ahead of the winter months. This way, the identified stormwater pipeline will be functional ahead of the winter rains to reduce the risk of the road flooding. This specific section of the pipeline was prioritised for maintenance work as a result of reported flooding in this area as well as visual and CCTV inspections conducted by the road maintenance team. We appeal to motorists to please comply with the signage,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.

The City will be making use of trenchless techniques to rehabilitate the existing stormwater pipeline, which include methods that entail no or little open excavations. Furthermore the cured-in-place-pipelining methodology will be implemented to allow for the liner material to be flexible during the installation process and for this material only to harden once it is at the final location along the pipeline. The City makes use of these methodologies when conducting maintenance in order to limit the impact on road users as far as possible. 

The work will include the following: