Hazyview reservoir overflows into street
A reservoir in Hazyview was allegedly left to overflow, creating a small stream of clean water down Tarentaal Street yesterday afternoon.
The reservoir is situated in Vakansiedorp in Hazyview and overflows into the streets at least once a month, according to residents.
Hazyview local, Debbie Olivier said the reservoir overflows often and runs into the roads, damaging sidewalks and driveways in the process.
“The reservoir pumps need to be switched off manually otherwise it overflows. This is not the first or second time this has happened. Sometimes the water runs for two or three days,” she said.
Another resident, who asked not to be named, said the constant overflowing of the reservoir had damaged her driveway and worn the tar down, leaving a big hole. She said she had recently repaired the hole, but the water from the reservoir yesterday had already started to erode the repairs.
She said she saw the water running down the road yesterday at around 15:30 and called the municipality.
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“When I got home later that afternoon the water had been switched off, but this happens often.”
DA Cllr Kleinste Janse van Resnburg said she had been dealing with water issues in Hazyview for the past three years including overflowing reservoirs, burst pipes and water shortages.
She said the overflowing reservoir was “a waste of water” and should be addressed as soon as possible.
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“We do not have a lot of water as it is, and who is paying for all this water that is wasted?” Janse van Rensburg asked.
Lowvelder is awaiting the response of Mbombela municipal spokesperson, Joseph Ngala.
