Invitation to Street Renaming Ceremony
The Alexander Renewal Project (ARP), in partnership with the City
of Johannesburg, invites members of the media to attend an official
Unveiling of Street Signs Ceremony. The ceremony is to commemorate the
Heroes of Alex who were involved in the struggle and played a
major role in developing the township in the fields of sport,
education, politics, culture, social life and business. Alex Stadium
and six streets will be renamed in honour of our Heroes.
Three of the locations that are being renamed have benefited from
major ARP developments as part of the regeneration of Alexandra:
Vasco Da Gama - a bridge has been built across the Jukskei River,
extending Vasco da Gama Road and linking the northern parts of
Alexandra to the Far East Bank and the ARP’s Extensions 5 - 10 housing
projects. This development creates a new east-west transport corridor
and will act as the main feeder from central Alex to the Marlboro
Train Station.
Alex Stadium - The stadium is being upgraded in phases to facilitate
its continued use during the process. The project includes the full
installation of all engineering services and includes commercial sites
and public facilities. The upgrade also ensures that the “lux” (light
intensity) is of a standard sufficient for nighttime television
broadcasts from the stadium, which has been earmarked as a training
facility for the 2010 World Cup.
London Road Upgrade - London Road was widened and upgraded in 4 phases
to accommodate additional traffic while the road stayed open for
public use. A new bridge on this primary access road in and out of
Alexandra has been built across the Jukskei River.
Click here for a list of the
streets to be renamed
and some background on the heroes they will
honour
For further information please contact:
Ms Graca Dos Santos
Alexandra Renewal Project
Communications Manager
Tel. 011 531 5500
Graca.dosSantos@gauteng.gov.za
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