Johannesburg Water (JW) spokesperson Nombuso Shabalala said they are aware of the Halfway House trench on the corner of Richards Drive and Suttie Avenue.

This comes after the article, No clear reason for Halfway House trench, [week ending July 4], reported that the trench was an eyesore after JW allegedly left it opened.

Midrand Reporter first took note of the trench in late April/early May, and attempted to get comment from a company next to it. Unfortunately, this proved fruitless.

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We noted the trench was still there recently, and contacted JW’s communications team on July 1 regarding whether the leak had been repaired, and the delays over the trench’s backfill and reinstatement.

In their response, on July 10, Shabalala said JW is aware of the trench, which is barricaded, as the depot team was awaiting fittings manufacturing to complete the works.

When asked when they will fix it and close the trench, she said: “The leak was resolved by JW this past weekend, on July 5. JW initially completed the repairs using a clamp. However, the leak reoccurred, and the team opted to manufacture the bend/fitting as a permanent replacement.”

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