Langa Indoor Sports Centre temporarily closed for repairs to its roof.
The Langa Indoor Sports Centre has temporarily closed for repairs to its roof.
SUPPLIED: City of Cape TownIn a statement, the City of Cape Town, said the repairs are
necessary after the facility’s roof sheets were damaged in July, due to heavy
rain and high winds.
Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Patricia
van der Ross, said the roof sheets replacement was logged for emergency
repairs, but continued strong winds and rain further exacerbated the
destruction, resulting in additional damage and the need for structural
engineer assistance.
‘’Structural engineers with facility staff conducted a site
inspection earlier this month in order to assess the condition of the existing
building, particularly the affected roof, and to discuss potential alterations
and remedial measures.’’
‘’The findings include the western façade projecting beam
portion and missing roof sheets, dislodged fixing rails from purlins and
compromised waterproofing resulting in water damage to the north walls both
internal and external faces.’’
‘’Due to partial roof cover and compromised structural
resistance to wind loads, the integrity of the remainder of the roof sheeting
cannot be guaranteed,’’ added Patricia van der Ross, Mayoral Committee Member
for Community Services and Health.
SUPPLIED: City of Cape TownThe facility will be closed for public use, thus temporarily discontinuing all programmes and events at this facility. Alternative City venues in Langa include Langa Hall located at the corner of Church Street and Washington Street and Monwabisi Recreation Centre at the corner of Brinton Avenue and Mendi Avenue.
''We will do our best to accommodate bookings at alternative facilities during this time and try to complete the work as soon as possible. We ask the community to bear with us as we restore this well-loved and well-used facility,'' said Patricia van der Ross, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health.
Done By: Esona Mfazwe
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