JRA is in the process of putting an end to a 10-year underground water leak in Fort Street
JRA is expected to complete construction of the subsoil drainage system on Fort Street in two weeks.
Fort Street’s long-term underground water leak in Illovo will soon come to an end after the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) confirmed on July 13 that it was constructing a subsoil drainage system to address the excess underground water affecting the area.
JRA acting head of regional operations, Mpho Maruping, explained, “The team is expected to complete the subsoil drainage system in the next two weeks.
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Upon completion of the drainage works, an asphalt team will commence with the reinstatement of the affected road surface and sidewalk.
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The publication first shone light on the underground water leak in February this year, when the Johannesburg Water spokesperson explained that it was a JRA matter.
A journalist met with Ward 74 councillor, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, on July 9 for an oversight during which she explained her relief about the problem being solved.
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“I have been in contact with JRA, which has been updating me on their progress, which is good because we’ll finally see an end to a 10-year problem.”
Kayser-Echeozonjoku added that she would be keeping an eye on the developments.
The publication will continue updating the article with more information from JRA as it is received.
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