Maila warns criminals: No more service delivery disruptions
This warning came as he introduced two contractors who would erect an 8km access road in Praktiseer Shushumela to the community on July 3, and another two for a 6km access road in Ga-Mokgotho Village in Ward 16 on July 4.
'We are sick and tired of individuals collapsing service delivery projects. Gone are the days where we will allow people to disrupt our work in our communities. I put my neck on the block, I will be involved in these projects every step of the way to ensure no one disrupts them,' Maila said.
He said the FTLM would not return money to Treasury under his watch
'Our municipality was one of those that returned money back to Department of Treasury, without providing key services. This is no longer happening; we will spend 100% of money allocated to us on service delivery. In fact, we will get additional allocation.'
Maila assured residents that all the projects will be completed within a 12-month period.
'We commit to completing all these projects. They will benefit economic activity in these areas.'
Maila urged the community to support all municipal projects. He also encouraged women to seize this opportunity to work as subcontractors.
He said his office will ensure women are involved in all municipal projects.
When introducing the contractors, Maila reminded them about their objective in the village. He warned them that the municipality is expecting quality projects that must be implemented within the stipulated time. 'Contractors must ensure that the locals benefit in terms of employment and business opportunities through the correct procedures.'
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Maila applauded the tribal leaders (Moshate) for working closely with the municipality to provide services. 'We cannot build a city with bad roads. Let's support all the projects to make Fetakgomo Tubatse a better place.'
The access roads projects at both Praktiseer and Ga-Mokgotho are scheduled to commence on July 7. They will cost a combined total of R140 million.
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