Take care where you walk or you might break a leg

The manhole cover in Kudu Avenue has been missing since October. It was brought to the attention of the municipality on October 20, 2016.

February 19, 2017

Quinton Boucher 1 minute read

The manhole in Kirkland Street poses a threat to pedestrians.

Two manholes without covers in Kudu Avenue and Kirkland Street pose a potential danger to pedestrians.

“I reported the missing manhole cover in Kirkland Street eight months ago, but nothing has been done.

There are schoolchildren who walk here; what if they fall in?” asked an angry resident, who opted to remain anonymous.

The manhole cover in Kudu Avenue has been missing since October. It was brought to the attention of the municipality by the Newcastle Sun on October 20, 2016. The municipality responded to an enquiry on October 24, 2016, but the problem remains unresolved.

The municipality was sent a media enquiry on February 9 to determine when the manholes would be covered, but no comment was forthcoming at the time of going to print.