Aston Manor sinkhole remains open months after being reported

Residents and the municipality continue to clash over service delivery concerns as a sinkhole on Glenrollo Road in Aston Manor remains unresolved months after it first appeared.

The Kempton Express visited Glenrollo Road on March 4 and found the sinkhole still open and barricaded in the middle of the road.

Residents say they feel unheard as the sinkhole continues to pose a potential danger to motorists, pedestrians and children who frequently use the street.

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Although the area has been barricaded, community members remain concerned about safety.

Aston Manor resident Sanette Zietsman said the sinkhole has been an ongoing concern for the community, particularly because children often walk or ride their bicycles along the road.

“We noticed the sinkhole late last year, maybe in November or December, and we have been reporting it ever since,” she said.

“Officials came to look at it, but the sinkhole has become bigger. Residents who live close to it are also scared to drive on the road.”

Zietsman added that when residents reported the issue, they were told that repairs could not be done because there was no tar available.

Ward 16 Clr Jaco Terblanche joined the Kempton Express at the site on March 4 to assess the condition of the sinkhole.

He confirmed that the matter had been reported to the City of Ekurhuleni late last year and that officials had inspected the site earlier this year.

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“I followed up with the department again in January, and during February they attended to the problem,” said Terblanche.

“The sinkhole is located in the middle of the road and initially did not have an immediate impact on residents.

“However, there was always a risk that the road could collapse. When the municipality opened the hole to investigate the problem, the road had to be closed, which unfortunately created inconvenience and danger for residents using the road.”

According to Terblanche, the municipality’s investigation found that the issue requires further assessment by an engineer, as the local maintenance team is not able to complete the repairs themselves.

He added that he has requested the city’s implementation team to confirm whether funding is available to appoint a consultant and contractor to carry out the necessary repairs.

“Ideally, sinkholes should not develop if the stormwater system is properly maintained. As your ward councillor, I am doing everything in my power to ensure that the municipality resolves this problem,” he said.

“I have also submitted a written question to the council to obtain accurate information for residents. I will continue to monitor the progress closely and will keep applying pressure on the municipality until the matter is resolved.”

The Kempton Express contacted CoE spokesperson Zweli Dlamini for comment regarding the status of the sinkhole. However, no response had been received by the time of publication.