Democratic Alliance Highlights Deteriorating Pylons in Nelson Mandela Bay Amid Delays in Maintenance Contract
An oversight visit by the Democratic Alliance revealed heavily corroded pylons in Nelson Mandela Bay. A maintenance contract awarded in September 2022 has faced multiple delays due to legal objections. Two sets of pylons have collapsed in the metro, causing significant disruptions. Municipal officials are conducting technical assessments of the electricity network to inform infrastructure planning.
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The Democratic Alliance's oversight visit to Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's high-voltage transmission lines revealed a heavily corroded pylon near Sardinia Bay. Monopoles were installed to replace the pylons, but cables were never transferred.
A maintenance contract awarded in September 2022 has faced delays due to legal objections, risking grant funding. Two sets of pylons collapsed in August 2024 and January 2026, plunging parts of the metro into darkness and causing water access issues.
Ongoing forensic investigations are examining supply chain management. The municipality is conducting technical assessments to evaluate infrastructure conditions and develop a refurbishment plan.
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