Repair work begins on longstanding leak in Clairwood
Municipal workers are repairing a two-year-old water leak on Pine Road, Clairwood, where water has been gushing across the roadway.
RESIDENTS of Pine Road in Clairwood have expressed hope after repairs began on a longstanding water leak following numerous complaints.
The stormwater department is repairing a two-year-old water leak that has made Pine Road difficult to navigate, as water has been gushing across the roadway.
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A resident, Haseena Hoosen, said the burst occurred two years ago, and residents have been reporting it to eThekwini Municipality ever since.
“It has been two years of misery as people had to navigate around a huge hole caused by stagnant water in Pine Street. We are grateful that the municipality is finally replacing the leaking water pipe. However, we are still battling ongoing sewer blockages which have been caused by ageing infrastructure. I have reported the matter to the municipality, and can only hope the sewage crisis in Clairwood will also be addressed,” said Hoosen.
She said heavy motor vehicles are using residential roads such as Pine Street to get access to the factories.
According to Hoosen, trucks travelling on residential roads damage the infrastructure.
“The project is still ongoing. There is much progress being made since the inception of the project,” she added.
Development challenges in Clairwood
According to the masterplan, a document detailing the history of Clairwood, the area was never designed to be a residential area.
The document was released by eThekwini Municipality as part of its efforts to engage the community on the rezoning matter currently before the Durban High Court.
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According to the municipality, the challenges emerged shortly after the arrival of the indentured workers who came from India between 1860 and 1911 to develop the sugar industry in the province.
The municipality said the building boom hit Durban in the 1930s and had an impact on Clairwood.
Religious sites were established sometimes earlier than homes as their (indentured labourers) spiritual connections were the foundation of their existence and survival.
Temples, shrines, churches and a mosque exist in the area and hold religious significance to many families, past and present.
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