Update
MOSSEL BAY NEWS - Following a land slip in Wolwedans, which occurred in June as a result of persistent rain, the Mossel Bay Municipality is in the process of implementing emergency remedial work in the area.
The municipality noted in a statement this week that immediately after the land slip affecting Daffodil Close became evident, it appointed a geotechnical consultant to compile a report with recommendations on how to mitigate risk in the area.
The report became available on Monday, 19 June.
Remedial electrical work in the area has been concluded and includes the relocation of a medium voltage cable. The tender for the relocation of the sewer lines and the construction of a new pump station has been advertised.
It is the intention of the municipality to close off the compromised section of Daffodil Crescent and formalise the existing gravel road, linking Daffodil Crescent and Wolwedans Road for which the environmental authorisation was obtained from the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning on 17 July.
Additionally, the existing stormwater infrastructure will also be upgraded to ensure successful surface and stormwater run-off.
The groundworks for the rehabilitation of the failure zone will commence within the next week. It is expected further remedial measures will commence as soon as the emergency procurement processes have been concluded.
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