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Lilian Ngoyi Street reconstruction only 15% complete due to delays

JOHANNESBURG - It’s been over a year and half since a gas explosion tore up Lilian Ngoyi Street in the Johannesburg CBD, and only 15-percent of reconstruction work has been done.

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The R189-million project has been marred by delays due to a court battle between the City of Johannesburg and the first contractor appointed for the project. 

A second contractor has since been appointed, while road users, businesses and residents continue to be affected by the road’s closure.

Our reporter, Bafedile Moerane files the story.


 

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