TO: Media
ATTENTION: Editors and Journalists
ISSUED: Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Mogale City has invested over R150 million in road infrastructure since the 2022/23 financial year, reinforcing its commitment to improved mobility, public safety, and economic growth. This investment comes at a time when increasingly unpredictable and intense rainfall, driven by shifting climate patterns, continues to place significant strain on road and stormwater infrastructure, accelerating deterioration. In response, the municipality is prioritising more resilient infrastructure to withstand these changing conditions.
Reliable roads remain critical to community development, connecting residents to opportunities, businesses to markets, and communities to essential services, while reducing transport costs and improving safety.
2022/23 Financial Year: Laying the foundation
In the 2022/23 financial year, Mogale City invested over R40 million in road infrastructure.
Key projects included:
· Resurfacing and rehabilitation of roads in Kagiso, Munsieville and Krugersdorp
· Construction of a new road with stormwater drainage in Rietvallei Extension 5 (Phase 1)
· Upgrades in western rural areas, Muldersdrift, Dr Martinez and Helene Roads
· Completion of Phase 2 of the Robert Broom Drive widening project, including stormwater improvements
During this period, construction of the West Haven Cemetery access road (Phase 1) also commenced.
2023/24 Financial Year: Expanding access
Building on this momentum, the 2023/24 financial year saw further progress, including the completion of Phase 2 of the West Haven Cemetery project at a cost of nearly R20 million. This included internal roads, ablution facilities and an administration block.
Over R10 million was invested in additional road infrastructure, with key projects including:
· Phase 1 of the Robin Road, Chancliff extension
· Rehabilitation of roads in Kagiso
Designs were also finalised for future projects in Kagiso Extension 13, Rietvallei Extension 5, and Rietvallei Extension 1, ensuring a pipeline of infrastructure development.
2024/25 Financial Year: Accelerating delivery
In the 2024/25 financial year, over R30 million was invested in road infrastructure. More than R20 million was allocated to resurfacing and rehabilitation projects in Kagiso, while major milestones included:
· Completion of Phase 1 of the Rietvallei Extension 5 project
· Completion of the Robin Road extension
These interventions significantly improved road conditions and accessibility in key areas.
2025/26 Financial Year: Scaling up for impact
In the current financial year, the municipality has allocated just under R60 million towards road infrastructure development. A key project underway is the upgrade of roads in Kagiso Extension 13, where approximately 8.1 kilometres of gravel roads are being converted into surfaced roads. Construction is currently 60% complete, with Phase 1 targeting 1.4 kilometres of roads and stormwater infrastructure.
Progress is also being made on the Rietvallei Extension 5 project, which involves upgrading over 6 kilometres of gravel roads to surfaced roads, including stormwater installation. Due to budget constraints, the project is being implemented in phases and is currently 72% complete, with approximately 1 kilometre targeted in Phase 2.
Additional work is underway in Rietvallei Extension 1 and the Krugersdorp CBD, focusing on road rehabilitation and stormwater system improvements aligned with priorities identified through Integrated Development Plan engagements.
Ongoing maintenance in Rietvallei, Azaadville and Munsieville is also addressing potholes, damaged kerbs, stormwater inlets and other defects, extending the lifespan of existing infrastructure and improving road safety.
Driving a resilient and connected city
Mogale City will continue to prioritise investment in road infrastructure, recognising its critical role in supporting economic growth, improving quality of life, and ensuring a well-connected city. As road networks face increasing pressure from both usage and changing climate conditions, ongoing upgrades and maintenance will remain essential to building a resilient, accessible and sustainable urban environment for all residents.