Ward 134 councillor Devon Steenkamp has confirmed that Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) has attended to and repaired potholes on Patrys Road in Randpark Ridge, but hasn’t done a very good job.

The road was completely covered in potholes, causing frustration for residents. They have been reporting and escalating the matter for over a year.

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Steenkamp explained that, at first, it was a welcoming sight to see JRA finally attending to potholes in the area, but that didn’t last long.

“Only a few potholes were attended to in the Kelly Park area, particularly on Patrys Road and surrounding streets. What’s concerning is the inconsistency that several large, hazardous potholes were left untouched, while smaller ones were patched. It’s a half-done job at best.”

He said that the entity committed to completing the Ward 134 priority pothole list by July 1.

“After that date, I will personally assess the area and write to the MMC for Transport to ask how he plans to hold his department accountable for this poor performance, as I expect many potholes to be not completed by that date.”

The list of priority potholes that have been identified by JRA in ward 104 to complete by July 1:

Boskruin

• Ysterhout Drive/Randpark Drive Intersection
  Randpark Ridge
• Katdoring Street/Asgaai Avenue
• Asgaai Avenue/Geelhout Street
• Geelhout Street
• Essenhout Drive
• Njala Street/Kerbsoom Road
• Waboom Street
• Appelblaar Avenue/Oudoring Avenue
• Karee Street
• Duiker Avenue

Sundowner

• Puttick Avenue
• Taurus Road
• Drysdale Road
• Spica Crescent
• Hardekool Street
• Northriding AH
• Aureole Avenue
• Boundary Road

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