Serowe faces infrastructure challenges

Aging and deteriorating structures, compounded by repeated floods and hailstorm have left infrastructure development in Serowe in critical condition.
The situation disrupts education, health services and roads, thereby hindering service delivery.
Speaking during Serowe District full council meeting on March 2, Council Chairperson Mr Atamelang Thaga said the A14 road between Boiteko Mall and the old transport turnoff had been closed following the collapse of a culvert near Farmers Brigade.
‘’I am deeply concerned by the disregard shown by some members of the public who ignore closure signage, thereby exposing themselves and other road users particularly those unfamiliar with the area to serious danger,’’ he said
He urged all road users to observe road signs and comply with safety measures as council was working toward restoring and maintaining the damaged infrastructure.
Mr Thaga also told councillors that some gravel and dirt roads which included Topisi-Majwanaadipitse, Mmashoro-Dimajwe, Serowe-Moiyabana, Serowe-Radisele and Moiyabana-Kalamare have been severely affected.
He noted that the roads were characterised by extensive black cotton soil and sandy sections which led to water ponding, muddy conditions and in some cases complete impassability. Mr Thaga said flooding had damaged spot improvements, washed away road sections, silted up culverts and disrupted drainage systems.