Community cheers as storm water drain repairs come to Ward 115

Ward 115 residents, and ward councillor Mark van der Merwe, celebrated a victory in local service delivery following the swift repair of a damaged storm water drain that had threatened roads in the area.

Van der Merwe expressed his satisfaction with the prompt action taken by Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) to address a potentially dangerous sinkhole on Inchanga Road after just one week of reporting the issue.

“After Johannesburg Water (JW) and I identified the potential sinkhole, we flagged it with JRA, and they committed to making repairs quickly. I’m thrilled that they were onsite on January 22. Their quick response helped prevent further deterioration of this essential roadway.”

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The rapid action taken by JRA has resonated positively within the community, where residents are noticing the beneficial impact of these repairs.

“It’s very refreshing to report issues and receive immediate attention. Knowing that JRA is sticking to their commitments gives our residents confidence and optimism.”

Looking ahead, Van der Merwe highlighted that more work remains. “We still have storm water issues to address in Ward 115, including a new culvert to be built on Poplar Road, set to begin in early February.”

Van der Merwe acknowledged that potholes continue to be a challenge in his ward. “Potholes are an ongoing issue that we tackle as they are reported. Most are resolved fairly quickly, but some sometimes take longer than expected.”

He also encouraged residents to report any remaining storm water drain damage, out traffic lights, and potholes, so their concerns can be addressed swiftly, to JRA 0860 562 874 (option 5), or to email: hotline@jra.org.za.

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