Residents at the Eden Park flats will have to rely on ongoing municipal maintenance after local government claimed recurring drain blockages are caused by foreign objects being flushed rather than failing infrastructure.

The response follows a report highlighting concerns over repeated blockages, surface wastewater and illegal dumping in the area.

City spokesperson Zweli Dlamini said municipal teams attend to sewer blockages whenever formal complaints are received.

He maintained that foreign objects discharged into the system remain the primary cause of the issues.

Public awareness cited as solution

Asked if the city had identified underlying infrastructure defects or planned a permanent solution, Dlamini pointed to public awareness campaigns.

The municipality did not provide a timeline for permanent infrastructure upgrades.

Residents previously raised concerns regarding sewage surrounding the complex, citing health risks for children.

Dlamini said municipal teams will continue attending to the main sewer line to prevent environmental hazards.

Cleanup protocol defended

Addressing allegations that dirty water and waste remain behind after repairs, Dlamini said areas are cleared upon completion of work.

“We do clean by spraying water and the use of hard brooms on hard surfaces or a pavement,” Dlamini said.

The city provided no specific date for resolving ongoing drainage issues at Eden Mews, maintaining that municipal teams respond when problems occur on public infrastructure.

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