2. Roads Infrastructure

The objective of the programme is to promote accessibility, safe, affordable movement of people, goods and services through the delivery and maintenance of roads infrastructure that is sustainable, integrated and environmentally sensitive, and which support and facilitates social and economic growth through socially just, developmental and empowering processes. 

Sub-Programme 

2.1  Programme Support  

Manage the resources of the program efficiently; develop an enabling and supportive environment in order to achieve the key result areas as stipulated in each sub-programme. 

2.2  Planning and Design  

In April 2005 all provincial government transport infrastructure planning functions were placed under the Department of Roads and Transport. This move is envisaged to defeat the polarization of Planning and allow for the prioritisation of resources or for total impact planning. 

2.3  Road Construction 

This sub-program will focus on the construction of new roads. 

2.4  Road Maintenance  

The sub-program focuses on the maintenance of the roads. 

2.5  Mechanical   

This sub-program is responsible for the provision and maintenance of roads construction and maintenance Plant (Yellow Fleet)  

2.6  Financial Assistance  

This sub-Programme is inline with the Budget Structure prescribed by National Treasury in order to comply with the Division of Revenue Act in terms of the Provincial Infrastructure Grant.