Western Cape Infrastructure Repairs Progressing After Flooding

Tertuis Simmers is overseeing the R486m emergency flood damage repair project on the N12 through Meiringspoort. The department is repairing about 21km of road damaged by flooding, with partial access expected to be restored early in 2027. The reconstruction includes building two mechanically stabilized earth walls near the Groot River and constructing 8.4km of reinforced concrete pavement. The entire project is scheduled for completion by the end of October 2028.

The project represents a significant public expenditure for infrastructure repair in the Western Cape. The work involves major reconstruction elements, such as new reinforced crossings and concrete pavement, to restore damaged transport routes.