Johannesburg Roads Agency Ends Partnership with Step-Up Engineering, Appoints New Contractor

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has announced an amicable end to its partnership with Step-Up Engineering, paving the way for progress on the much-anticipated rehabilitation of Lilian Ngoyi Street. The decision follows intervention and adjudication by the city’s transport leadership.

Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport, Kenny Kunene, confirmed the mutual separation agreement between the JRA and Step-Up Engineering in a statement on Friday, January 10, 2025.

“The amicable settlement with the initial contractor mitigates the risk of prolonged project delays due to legal processes. While it is regrettable that the timelines for this critical project were impacted, we are satisfied with the adjudication outcome and can now focus on moving forward with the rehabilitation of Lilian Ngoyi Street,” Kunene said.

The city has appointed Korone Engineering to take over the project, ensuring that work resumes without delay. The first phase, covering the stretch between Harrison and Kruis streets, is scheduled for completion by August 2025.

The second phase, rejuvenating the 1.8km section between Ntemi Piliso and End streets, is slated for completion by August 2026.

Kunene assured residents that the new contractor has already begun work. Measures have been taken to ensure site safety, including the installation of a perimeter fence.

“Work is continuing as the team pumps water from excavations. Necessary materials such as concrete culverts, foundation slabs, dump rock, and G5 materials are being procured,” he said.

Additionally, 16 SMME packages will soon be advertised as part of the project, providing opportunities for local businesses to contribute to the development.

The rehabilitation of Lilian Ngoyi Street is a vital infrastructure project for Johannesburg, aiming to improve connectivity and urban mobility. The JRA’s swift action to resolve the dispute with Step-Up Engineering and the appointment of a new contractor marks a positive step forward for the city’s transport initiatives.

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