A call to clean-up Lindhaven’s streets
The roads are littered with potholes, tall grass, streetlights not working and low-hanging trees.
Tall grass, low-hanging trees, and potholes have become a permanent feature in Cabot Avenue and Pierre Simond Street, making them not only an eyesore but also a hazard for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Residents of lower Lindhaven are growing increasingly frustrated with the neglect of their streets, and according to Ward 71 councillor Rene Benjamin, the Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) was supposed to undertake repairs on Cabot Avenue several weeks ago, but to date, no work has been done.
“A few weeks back, we went on an accelerated service programme with authorities including JRA, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), and the urban inspector, and we went around the neighbourhood to look at the road challenges that residents are facing.
“In Cabot Avenue, we have a problem with street lights, potholes, and overgrown trees, and JRA was promised to come back a few days later and work and fix the potholes and street lights,” Benjamin said.
“At night, this street becomes completely dark, and motorists who are not familiar with this area often become victims of the potholes.
“Pierre Simond Street is always completely forgotten because it is at the end of Lindhaven. The overgrown grass was half cut by JCPZ on the day, and motorists are still struggling with visibility. The grass has even replaced the white line separating lanes,” she adds.
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Benjamin adds that for years they’ve been escalating these issues and logging calls, and other streets facing similar problems include Koranna Street and Nick Toomy Boulevard.
The Roodepoort Record sent questions to JRA, and an update will be done once received.
