Heritage Cases

The project is situated in Ward 19 of the Umzimkhulu Local Municipality, Harry Gwala District Municipality. The site is located approximately, 13km south west of Umzimkhulu town. The site is located at co-ordinates 30°15'12.70"S 29°49'52.54"E. The Umzimkhulu Municipality have proposed the construction of a new 3.4km gravel road within the village of Nigel. The new proposed road includes a watercourse crossing which traverses the uMvubukzi River which is a perennial stream, draining to the east towards the Umzkhulu collector River. The watercourse crossing will provide formal access and an efficient link between the villages of eMvubukazi and Mountain Home. The project also aims to allow local residents to have improved, formalised vehicular access to their homes, schools, shops and the extended road network, particularly during high rainfall periods when access is limited. The proposed new road section traverses the perennial uMvubukazi river at 30°16'11.13"S 29°50'16.93"E, where a new watercourse crossing portal culvert causeway is proposed. The culvert causeway will comprise 3 rows of 1500mm x 2100mm culverts to cater for peak flow periods. Ingress and egress points at the wingwalls will be shaped to conform with the new gravel road elevation. The watercourse crossing will be founded on a concrete base to support portal culverts and road pavement structure. The culvert causeway structure is proposed at 5180mm wide by 7803mm long. Wing walls and base foundation will be 3000mm and the ingress and egress points and extend the total length to 13 803mm. The proposed road construction will be constructed and complete with formal stormwater infrastructure, cut-off drains and a watercourse crossing structure. The proposed road width is expected to be a 4m wide cambered gravel access road, with 1m servitudes on either side, having a total width of 6m.