Upgrading of road junctions

THABAZIMBI – The purpose of the upgrading of the junctions at Meyer and Ben Alberts Mine on road R510 between Northam and Thabazimbi, is to improve the safety of road users. Road users of the area are requested to be patient during the construction period and obey all construction signs, so that the flow of traffic will be safe.

Construction will start on 14 September 2010 and will be completed by the end of November 2010.

The consulting engineers for this project are Fick Hollenbach and Partners. For any enquiries phone Mr Gerard Uys at 083 280 2344 or for technical information, Mr Henri Uys at 082 652 6963. The contractor is Advance Projects, and for any enquiries on construction or safety problems, phone the General Manager, Mr MC Nieuwoudt at 083 414 1412. Kumba Iron Ore Mine is the donor of this project and the main purpose is the upgrading of the safety for local road users. This road is under management of SANRAL and all construction quality and safety requirements will be according to SANRAL requirements and standards. The Safety Officer of Advance Projects is Mr Martin van Eck and can be contacted at 071 684 0390.

The public’s cooperation and patience is requested in order to make the area safer and more road user friendly.