Following several inquiries about the current state of the Agricultural Hall Building in Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Municipality has confirmed necessary repairs will be conducted to the building early next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The historic building took a battering during the heavy floods and storms that wreaked havoc across the province in June and September (\u201cWydverspreide skade\u201d, Eikestadnuus<\/i>, 28 September). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to municipal spokesperson Stuart Grobbelaar the floods severely impacted the nearby riverbed leading to the undermining of the building\u2019s foundation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo address this, the municipality, guided by structural engineers, completed an interim solution to stabilise the undermined foundation, preventing further movement and damage,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis temporary measure ensures the building\u2019s stability until a permanent solution is implemented. Ongoing monitoring of the foundations is in place.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grobbelaar said the municipality has been contacted by a number of concerned residents, inquiring when it would address and remedy the matter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The municipality will implement long-term solution early next year, with the tender for the repair work having closed on Thursday 30 November. \u201cAn evaluation for the most cost-effective long-term solution is underway,\u201d Grobbelaar added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRestoration work is anticipated to begin early in the new year, reflecting the municipality\u2019s steadfast commitment to repairing the iconic building damaged by severe flooding.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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