1.5 Roads at the base are of a poor quality, made worse by the recent floods. While the repair and maintenance of roads are not within the responsibility of the SANDF, repairs are often done by them. A bridge, damaged by recent floods, was reconstructed by SAAF personnel with the assistance of the community. Poor road conditions decreases the lifespan of vehicles. The provincially administered roads leading to radar stations in nearby mountains are also of an extremely poor quality. The dangerous road conditions pose a risk to the lives of members having to travel to these outposts.