Councillors, businesspeople and members of the public have joined hands to revive an often used landmark in Bethlehem.
The project was launched in December 2022, and on Thursday a massive team was put together with one goal in mind: To clean and repair the Gideon Knobel Bridge.
People set to work with weed eaters, brush cutters and chainsaws to cut the overgrowth on the sides of the bridge, and helped to remove sand and mud from the bridge.
“The Gideon Knobel Bridge became a dangerous pedestrian crossing, and made the road invisible to motorists due to the overgrowth of grass and bushes that had not been kept in check by the Dihlabeng Local Municipality. In January, the maintenance started on the side of Inkwe Lodge, and over the last couple of weeks the bridge itself was seen to,” says Cllr Willie Theunissen.
The blocked storm drain before the bridge on the side of Môrelig was also cleaned, as the blockage had caused water to flow over the road whenever it rained.
“This storm drain issue was reported to the municipality, and a suggestion was made that a cement channel be built to assist with drainage. The project is ongoing, as the steel railing and fencing need to be repaired, and the road must be painted.”
The DA has thanked Jannie Garden Services, AB Timbers, Bennie Burger (Raubex), Inkwe Lodge personnel, DA activists and all the community members for their help and assistance.
They would also like to extend an invitation to the community members of all wards to become involved in all projects to be undertaken and to lend a helping hand in any shape or form.
