Water woes plague industrial area
Mr Harilal thinks that a change in management at the district municipality might yield positive results
Frequent water pipe bursts have been plaguing parts of Bank and Loskop Roads.
Residents who frequent this area have commented that thousands of litres of water goes to waste almost every week when yet another water pipe bursts and has to be repaired.
This, in turn, has a negative impact on the businesses that operate in this area and often leaves them without water for hours or days at a time.
Speaking out about the constant water interruptions, Ronald Harilal wrote to the Estcourt News recently, highlighting what he called poor workmanship, which aggravated the water cuts.
“The pipes are in bad condition or out of control. The staff very primitively digs up the problematic area and are obviously advised by some well-paid qualified foreman to dig up, patch up and move up. The supply is very little water after the hard labour. It is frustrating for the people of this locality. There is not even an alternative to fulfil the needs. Because of this, the industries have to reduce their hours of productivity. This affects them greatly,” he commented.
Hoping that by publicising these concerns via the Estcourt News, Uthukela District Municipality would take notice, Mr Harilal was disappointed last week again when a water pipe that was previously repaired burst.
“The roads are now being destroyed and there is financial strain put onto our local municipality by Uthukela. Our municipality is now responsible for the bad road conditions due to the continuous water pipe bursts,” he commented.
Potholes and damaged road surfaces in Bank Road are a common sight, with some potholes more than two meters wide. Water is often pooled in the deep potholes, making it difficult to see at night.
Mr Harilal thinks that a change in management at the district municipality might yield positive results.
“It has become very apparent in their unprofessional actions in terms of dig up, patch up and move up.
“Once again it has been proven that there is a direct lack of qualified artisans,” he added. Due to the lack of professionalism and interest in producing regular supply of services, I intend on escalating the matter to Parliament with the letter printed in the Estcourt News and photos. We need a change in leadership and to erase the unprofessional services offered,” concluded Mr Harilal.
These comments and concerns were relayed to Uthukela District Municipality.
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