Midvaal acquire 18 new wheels to enhance service delivery

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Midvaal local municipality has announced the acquisition of eighteen new vehicles at a cost of R21 million to expand its fleet and enhance service delivery across the municipality.

According to the municipality, the new fleet includes a water tanker that will be deployed to the Roads Section for the maintenance of gravel roads. 

The Roads Section will also receive two 2-ton trucks to assist with pothole patching and two bakkies for staff transportation, executive mayor Peter Teixeira revealed.

He also stated that the municipality also procured a compactor truck, a front loader, an excavator, and two additional trucks to further strengthen waste management operations. 

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“In addition, R4 million was spent to purchase a dedicated water truck to support emergency response efforts.

Meeting service delivery needs

“The Traffic Department will receive six new vehicles to strengthen traffic management operations and improve road safety throughout the municipality,” the mayor added.

Teixeira emphasised that Midvaal will continue to invest in expanding its fleet to ensure that they reach as many areas across the municipality and meet service delivery needs.