Turffontein new stormwater system almost complete
For ease of implementation, the Turffontein Stormwater Masterplan project has been divided into two phases: Phase 1A (complete) and Phase 1B (underway).
TURFFONTEIN residents will soon have a stormwater system that will reduce flooding, retain water, recharge groundwater and prevent water overflow that can be harmful to grass and plants.
The stormwater drainage system, which costs just over R47-million, according to Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) CEO Christo Botes, is now 80 per cent complete.
The JDA, on behalf of the City of Johannesburg, will deliver the Johannesburg Roads Agency’s (JRA) modern stormwater approaches, which aim to rebuild the natural water cycle to store run-off water for a certain time to recharge groundwater and to use the collected water for irrigation or household supply for the communities in Turffontein by the end of this October.
The Turffontein Precinct drains a total catchment area of 4 500ha, which has an average slope of eight per cent and a high percentage of impervious areas. This results in high surface run-off from most storm events. It has been noted that some regions exceed the eight per cent slope.
For ease of implementation, the Turffontein Stormwater Masterplan project has been divided into two phase: Phase 1A (complete) and Phase 1B (underway).
The study area is divided into four drainage regions, each off which drains into one of the following rivers:
• Booysens Spruit
• Natal Spruit
• Wemmer Spruit
• Rietvlei
The construction of the Turffontein stormwater and roads by the JDA and JRA has significantly changed the hydraulic properties of the precinct area. Depressions have been raised to prevent ponding and flooding. Surfaces and conduits have been constructed to drain run-off more efficiently, for the benefit of communities around Turffontein and surrounding neighbourhood.
For free daily local news in the south, visit our sister newspapers Alberton Record, Comaro Chronicle, Southern Courier and Get it Joburg South Magazine.
Remember to visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. You can also email our offices on cvdwalt@caxton.co.za, juliem@caxton.co.za or luckyt@caxton.co.za
Add us on WhatsApp today! Comaro Chronicle: 079 427 8074 and Southern Courier: 079 404 5789.
Get regular news updates sent directly to your inbox: Newsletter-Signup
