Weekly maintenance aims to restore infrastructure across the north
The metro’s focused service delivery push in Region 2 is bringing infrastructure upgrades to long-neglected areas, but some councillors have flagged concerns about road debris and overlooked stormwater systems.
North residents are beginning to see tangible improvements in their neighbourhoods as the Tshwane metro intensifies its weekly service delivery programme across Region 2.
This week’s campaign, which ran from August 4–8, focused on critical infrastructure maintenance, including pothole repairs, stormwater drainage, tree pruning, streetlight repairs, and high-mast lighting upgrades.
The initiative, led by Hannes Coetzee, MMC for Region 2, followed a successful urban renewal drive across areas such as Hammanskraal West, Kekana Gardens, Montana, Bon Accord, Babelegi, and Themba.
Coetzee said operations are continuing in Kudube Units 6 and 2, Ward 75, Montana, Magalieskruin, Bon Accord, Sinoville, and Renstown.
According to Coetzee, the campaign is part of a broader strategy to restore public infrastructure, promote safety, and create cleaner, more functional environments in every ward.
“Each week of action brings us closer to our goal, a Region 2 where infrastructure functions, services are predictable, and our communities thrive in safe, clean, and responsive environments,” said Coetzee.
Pothole repairs are being prioritised in high-traffic areas such as Montana and Magalieskruin to improve road safety and reduce vehicle damage.
He said maintenance teams are working on-site daily, targeting areas identified as dangerous or neglected.
“We are working to improve travel conditions and ensure safer roads for all users, including emergency services and public transport vehicles,” explained Coetzee.
In addition to road repairs, progress is being made on lighting infrastructure.
On August 5, streetlight repairs took place in Montana Tuine along Crozier Street (Ward 5), and on August 8, maintenance teams were scheduled to attend to faults along Hamman Street in Renstown (Ward 49).
These repairs are seen as vital in restoring pedestrian safety and deterring criminal activity in poorly lit areas.
“These lighting upgrades are essential to prevent crime and ensure that residents feel secure in their neighbourhoods, especially during the night,” said Coetzee.
Tree pruning and grass cutting were also being conducted as part of the campaign.
On August 5, pruning began at Intombi Crescent in the Themba Cemetery (Ward 74), while Sinoville’s Matlabase Avenue (Ward 50) saw similar efforts on August 7.
Coetzee said these actions are aimed at improving the visibility of infrastructure, preventing damage to power lines, and enhancing the overall aesthetics of public spaces.
Ward 5 councillor Arnold van Niekerk said the only concern regarding this maintenance is that workers leave the old tar on the side of the road after repairing the potholes.
“This is a public safety problem for residents using the sidewalks. The other challenge is that there’s no service delivery at the moment for the stormwater channels at Sefako Makgatho Road,” said Van Niekerk.
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