{"id":20289,"date":"2025-08-26T10:39:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T08:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ballitouip.co.za\/site\/?p=20289"},"modified":"2025-08-26T13:29:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T11:29:00","slug":"kdms-ongoing-road-maintenance-ahead-of-the-summer-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ballitouip.co.za\/site\/kdms-ongoing-road-maintenance-ahead-of-the-summer-season\/","title":{"rendered":"KDMs Ongoing Road Maintenance Ahead of the Summer Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"623\">The KwaDukuza Municipality (KDM) has been hard at work in Ballito over the past few weeks, carrying out essential maintenance that has already made a noticeable difference to the precinct. Their support plays an important role in ensuring that public spaces remain safe, functional and well cared for.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"660\">Fresh traffic line repainting<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"878\">Road safety has been enhanced with the <strong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"731\">repainting of traffic lines<\/strong> across several high-use areas in the precinct. The refreshed markings have significantly improved visibility for both motorists and pedestrians.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"913\">Pothole and surface repairs<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1121\">KDM teams also completed <strong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"976\">major pothole and surface repairs<\/strong>, addressing issues that had impacted both vehicle flow and road safety. The repairs have greatly improved the driving experience in key areas.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1473\">Sweeping and general upkeep<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1629\">KDM has also supported <strong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1530\">sweeping and cleaning efforts<\/strong> across the precinct, complementing the daily work of the Ballito UIP Cleaning and Greening team.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1886\">The Ballito UIP extends its thanks to KDM for their visible efforts this month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The KwaDukuza Municipality (KDM) has been hard at work in Ballito over the past few weeks, carrying out essential maintenance that has already made a noticeable difference to the precinct. Their support plays an important role in ensuring that public spaces remain safe, functional and well cared for. 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