Irregular maintenance of gravel roads: its impact on access to social and economic services
- Authors: Madyibi, Yonela Makaziwe
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Gravel roads , Roads -- Maintenance and repair
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58385 , vital:59066
- Description: The Eastern Cape remains the poorest and most rural province in South Africa. Roads in the province are generally in a poor condition and over the years they have been deteriorating, particularly in the rural areas. There is a general lack of regular maintenance of roads in most rural municipalities and in certain instances, this is exacerbated by the lack of resources. Intsika Yethu Municipality (IYM) is a rural municipality in the Chris Hani District served by a road network with a large number of gravel roads which are in a poor condition. The majority of the residents have sparse access to basic services and amenities. Consequently, they travel long distances, for at least an hour, to access services. The study adopted a quantitative research method. A structured questionnaire was designed to collect data and non-probability and probability sampling procedures were utilised. A detailed statistical data analysis was conducted to test probable relationships between variables utilised in the research tool. The findings of this study revealed that the gravel roads in the area are not maintained regularly. During rainy seasons the roads become slippery, while several are flooded and unusable. Such condition of roads makes the rural areas to be generally inaccessible to essential service workers i.e. teachers, and healthcare workers. The findings further revealed that most gravel roads in IYM have not been maintained in the past 5 years. The drive along the network of roads is poor due to structural defects. Furthermore, the vehicles are forced to drive at a relatively slow speed. The condition of the poor roads affects the response time of emergency service transport. The response time averages between 3-12 hours depending on the distance of the area from the main towns. The condition of roads results in increased transport and travelling costs. The poor quality of the roads in the area makes it unattractive to skilled essential workers which has a negative impact on the residents. The research concludes that if gravel roads are maintained regularly, residents’ access to amenities could be improved and their livelihood could be enhanced. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment, and Technology, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Madyibi, Yonela Makaziwe
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Gravel roads , Roads -- Maintenance and repair
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58385 , vital:59066
- Description: The Eastern Cape remains the poorest and most rural province in South Africa. Roads in the province are generally in a poor condition and over the years they have been deteriorating, particularly in the rural areas. There is a general lack of regular maintenance of roads in most rural municipalities and in certain instances, this is exacerbated by the lack of resources. Intsika Yethu Municipality (IYM) is a rural municipality in the Chris Hani District served by a road network with a large number of gravel roads which are in a poor condition. The majority of the residents have sparse access to basic services and amenities. Consequently, they travel long distances, for at least an hour, to access services. The study adopted a quantitative research method. A structured questionnaire was designed to collect data and non-probability and probability sampling procedures were utilised. A detailed statistical data analysis was conducted to test probable relationships between variables utilised in the research tool. The findings of this study revealed that the gravel roads in the area are not maintained regularly. During rainy seasons the roads become slippery, while several are flooded and unusable. Such condition of roads makes the rural areas to be generally inaccessible to essential service workers i.e. teachers, and healthcare workers. The findings further revealed that most gravel roads in IYM have not been maintained in the past 5 years. The drive along the network of roads is poor due to structural defects. Furthermore, the vehicles are forced to drive at a relatively slow speed. The condition of the poor roads affects the response time of emergency service transport. The response time averages between 3-12 hours depending on the distance of the area from the main towns. The condition of roads results in increased transport and travelling costs. The poor quality of the roads in the area makes it unattractive to skilled essential workers which has a negative impact on the residents. The research concludes that if gravel roads are maintained regularly, residents’ access to amenities could be improved and their livelihood could be enhanced. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment, and Technology, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Measuring the effectiveness of road Infrastructure support in the OR Tambo Region
- Authors: Malotana, Sinesipho
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Roads -- Maintenance and repair , Municipal services
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/57819 , vital:58273
- Description: The term "road infrastructure" refers to the roads and structures that are used to convey commuters and goods. In the numerous road facilities, structures, road classifications, electronic traffic systems, signage, and markings, the mission of road infrastructure is to assist efficiency by providing safety and trouble-free transportation. There are fundamental elements that determine the availability of resources required in society and the efficiency with which they are used to accomplish economic growth. Investment in public capital, such as road infrastructure, which is a major economic engine, is critical because infrastructure helps an economy thrive. The importance of road infrastructure and the major role it plays in economic growth can be seen in studies in developed European nations, New Zealand and the Slovak Republic, where road infrastructure is regarded as a catalyst for economic progress. Investment in public capital, such as road infrastructure, has economic benefits since it acts as the economy's backbone. The Eastern Cape's growth has been acknowledged and included in South Africa's national development strategies and efforts; nonetheless, based on deliverables and results, the province ranks among South Africa's least developed provinces. The Eastern Cape has long been designated by development programmes such as the Spatial Development Initiative (SDI) as an area that will not only generate development and progress for the province, but also for South Africa as a whole. This is sought to be achieved by the Spatial Development Initiative for the Wild-Coast in OR Tambo District Municipality, which states that "integrated sustainable rural development in the context of community, public, and private partnership initiatives.”, p. 2) This research contributes to the goal of research, which includes testing, the identification of causes and consequences, the building of a foundation for future research, and the growth of knowledge (Apuke, 2017, p. 40). The study follows a quantitative research approach and uses two main methodological procedures in order to complete this study; namely a literature review and questionnaire survey. Employees of the South African Department of Transport's National Road Infrastructure implementing agent SANRAL make up the research population in this study. The study concludes that the delivery of an effective road network in the OR v Tambo Region can serve as the base for the establishment of innovative PPP policies, the pillar of socio-economic development and transformation. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Malotana, Sinesipho
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Roads -- Maintenance and repair , Municipal services
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/57819 , vital:58273
- Description: The term "road infrastructure" refers to the roads and structures that are used to convey commuters and goods. In the numerous road facilities, structures, road classifications, electronic traffic systems, signage, and markings, the mission of road infrastructure is to assist efficiency by providing safety and trouble-free transportation. There are fundamental elements that determine the availability of resources required in society and the efficiency with which they are used to accomplish economic growth. Investment in public capital, such as road infrastructure, which is a major economic engine, is critical because infrastructure helps an economy thrive. The importance of road infrastructure and the major role it plays in economic growth can be seen in studies in developed European nations, New Zealand and the Slovak Republic, where road infrastructure is regarded as a catalyst for economic progress. Investment in public capital, such as road infrastructure, has economic benefits since it acts as the economy's backbone. The Eastern Cape's growth has been acknowledged and included in South Africa's national development strategies and efforts; nonetheless, based on deliverables and results, the province ranks among South Africa's least developed provinces. The Eastern Cape has long been designated by development programmes such as the Spatial Development Initiative (SDI) as an area that will not only generate development and progress for the province, but also for South Africa as a whole. This is sought to be achieved by the Spatial Development Initiative for the Wild-Coast in OR Tambo District Municipality, which states that "integrated sustainable rural development in the context of community, public, and private partnership initiatives.”, p. 2) This research contributes to the goal of research, which includes testing, the identification of causes and consequences, the building of a foundation for future research, and the growth of knowledge (Apuke, 2017, p. 40). The study follows a quantitative research approach and uses two main methodological procedures in order to complete this study; namely a literature review and questionnaire survey. Employees of the South African Department of Transport's National Road Infrastructure implementing agent SANRAL make up the research population in this study. The study concludes that the delivery of an effective road network in the OR v Tambo Region can serve as the base for the establishment of innovative PPP policies, the pillar of socio-economic development and transformation. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
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