Update

HESSEQUA NEWS - The new, motorised pont on the Breede River at Malgas is fully operational.

After an inspection on 1 February, the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) stipulated that further training in the operation of the pont was required and decided that the pont should remain closed.

While it rendered a limited service over the weekend ahead of the official resumption of service, it officially started operating again from Monday, 22 March. Operating hours are from 06:00 to 18:00 every day of the week.

"Members of the public are advised that wind, currents and other variables affect the safety of river crossings, and the service is only available when crossing conditions are safe, as was the case with the old, hand-drawn pont," said Jandré Bakker, head of communication of the Department of Transport and Public Works.

The use of the pont is free and is at the user's own risk. No non-motorised vehicles or pedestrians will be transported on their own across the river. Any pedestrians and persons using non-motorised vehicles, such as bicycles, will have to wait for a motorised vehicle to drive on to the pont before they can expect to be transported across the river.

Previous articles:

• Malgas pont has been reopened
• Malgas Pont expected to be operating soon
• The Pont is open to public traffic

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