Putrid sewage overflows in Rolland Hellet Road

A resident from the area says that once the leak is reported, it is repaired and starts pouring putrid sewage a few days later

March 30, 2018

Ronelle Mungaroo 1 minute read

The sewage leak that has been plaguing Rolland Hellet Road for weeks.

In Rolland Hellet Road residents and passers-by are wrinkling their noses in disgust.

This is due to a neglected sewer leak that has been plaguing the area for, according to one resident, four weeks.
Last week there were two sewage leas on this road.

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A resident from the area says that once the leak is reported, it is repaired and starts pouring putrid sewage a few days later.

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She says that one of the leaks was left neglected for four weeks and her concern is that the bacteria-laden water and filth is flowing into the storm water drains and inevitably into the rivers.

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March 30, 2018

Ronelle Mungaroo 1 minute read

Sihle Ntenjwa

A journalist at Caxton Local Media, contributing to Estcourt and Midlands News. Passionate and dedicated to his craft, Sihle has quickly made a name for himself since arriving in Estcourt in late 2023. His commitment to storytelling and community journalism has earned him recognition for keeping readers informed with compelling and accurate local news