Stormwater junction box cleared and repaired on General De Wet Nel Street
Municipal maintenance crews clear blocked infrastructure in Tshwane as local representatives push for ward-wide stormwater intervention ahead of seasonal rains.
Municipal teams have cleared a stormwater junction box and replaced its damaged slab on General De Wet Nel Street in Ward 2.
The work included cleaning the junction box and replacing the damaged slab. Ward 2 councillor Quentin Meyer said the repairs were necessary because of the infrastructure’s condition.
“The work was prompted by the condition of the stormwater junction box. The box required cleaning, and the damaged slab needed to be replaced,” Meyer said.
He said residents across Ward 2 regularly reported stormwater-related concerns, which were escalated to the City of Tshwane for action and follow-up.
Meyer said the maintenance would improve stormwater drainage and reduce safety risks for residents and motorists, particularly during heavy rainfall.
“Stormwater infrastructure is an important part of keeping Ward 2 safe and preventing problems during heavy rain,” he said.
Pretoria North resident Rosemary Beyers welcomed the maintenance, saying that keeping stormwater infrastructure clear could help reduce problems during heavy rainfall.
Another resident, Bongani Magwaza, said continued attention to drainage infrastructure was important and urged the municipality to address similar problems across the ward.
Meyer said several stormwater-related issues remained unresolved in Ward 2. He added that he would continue reporting them to the metro and following up on the required maintenance.
Human behaviour affects sewerage system
The maintenance comes amid broader infrastructure concerns across Region 1.
Tshwane MMC for Region 1 Aaron Maluleka previously said most sewer blockages affecting communities were caused by human behaviour rather than infrastructure failures.
He said clothing, household refuse and illegally dumped waste could obstruct sewer pipelines, resulting in overflowing manholes and sewage spills.
Maluleka urged residents to dispose of waste responsibly, avoid tampering with municipal infrastructure, and report vandalism or illegal dumping to the municipality.
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