Councillor slams entities over poor co-ordination in Bryan Brook water leak saga
Ward 93 councillor Vino Reddy says residents continue to suffer as the city and the province fail to work together on resolving the Witkoppen Road water leak outside Bryan Brook Estate.
It been two years since a persistent water leak was first reported outside Bryan Brook Estate on Witkoppen Road, and Ward 93 councillor Vino Reddy has raised concerns over what he calls a “major disconnect” between government departments and municipal entities tasked with resolving the issue.
Two weeks ago, Reddy says he invited Johannesburg Water (JW), Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), and the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GPDRT) to a site meeting to jointly assess the situation, however, only the provincial department responded, promising to conduct an investigation.
“The scheduled meeting never took place,” said Reddy. “Province did not arrive at the agreed time, although I believe they eventually conducted a site visit independently, which likely explains the partial road repairs that have been done.”
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According to Reddy, in the absence of co-ordinated action, JW and JRA have since carried out their own site visits.
He shared that, initially, the entities claimed the leak was caused by groundwater, however, they have now backtracked on that assessment and launched a formal investigation, including the use of leak detectors, as well as trenching at two new locations near Bryan Brook. “I am still awaiting the results of the latest water test.
They’re trying to determine the source of the water more accurately, but we are no closer to a resolution.”
He added that responsibility for resolving the issue has shifted back to the city, with JW and JRA now leading the investigation. GPDRT, however, will remain responsible for final road reinstatement.
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Frustrated residents have long called for a clear plan and accountability, as the leak continues to create potholes, damage road surfaces, and contribute to traffic congestion on one of Paulshof’s busiest roads.
Reddy said he will continue pushing for answers and will keep the community updated as new developments emerge.
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