Water leakage problem on the corner of Allandale Road and Harry Galaun Drive continues
MIDRAND – Johannesburg Water has reported on July 29 that there was a delay encountered with carrying out work on the Corner Allandale Road and Harry Galaun Drive following the ongoing leakage under the road.
Johannesburg Water reported on July 29 that there was a delay encountered with carrying out work on the corner of Allandale Road and Harry Galaun Drive, following the ongoing leakage under the road.
This is after a report by the local councillor, Annette Deppe of Ward 132, who raised concerns over the water leakages on Allandale Road and Harry Galaun Drive as previously reported in the Midrand Reporter article, Councillor concerned about potential pothole crises [Week ending July 23].
Deppe said the leaks were reported months ago and that she first reported it to Johannesburg Water on March 8, but claimed she never received a response.
She added that she also reported the problem at one of the council forum meetings but since then nothing had been done. “The fact is that the leak breaks the road up. If Johannesburg Water does not fix the leak, it will end up having to be the Johannesburg Roads Agency’s job
to fix it.”
Deppe said the wet surface of the roads could be dangerous at night and cause accidents. “I reported the matter again on June 11, saying that there was a leakage on Allandale Road and Harry Galaun Drive, emphasising that the underground water could result in a pothole crisis developing.”
The Midrand Reporter contacted Johannesburg Water to find out when the leaks would be fixed. Eleanor Mavimbela, spokesperson for Johannesburg Water, said while they were aware of the leaks, they could not trace where exactly they were located.
“Because of the traffic congestion, the road will not be closed. A contractor has been appointed and they will be drilling and replacing that whole strip underneath the road.”
Mavimbela said that the repairs would start in the ‘coming week’. However, no repairs were made. After following up with Johannesburg Water again on July 29, she said that they, unfortunately, encountered a delay with carrying out the work.
She concluded, “We are finalising the appointment of a new contractor to carry out drill work. We will provide a programme of action in due course.”
Details: Johannesburg Water 0860 562 874; Ward 132 councillor Annette Deppe 082 886 8519.
