CoE sets aside over R270m to fix infrastructure
The CoE is tackling potholes, blocked drains and broken bridges with a R275m injection for infrastructure upgrades. Some long-neglected areas are finally being prioritised, and residents are urged to play their part.
The CoE set aside R275m in the current 2025/26 financial year’s budget to urgently maintain roads, stormwater drains, road signage and bridges.
This allocation is crucial to ensure progress in such issues.
The city has also committed to prioritising some wards that have been long disadvantaged in terms of road construction and infrastructure improvements.
Teams are already working across the city, clearing drains to ensure systems remain free-flowing and prevent flooding.
Maintaining clean and functional stormwater systems is essential to:
• prevent flooding from damaging property and disrupting daily life;
• protect public health by reducing stagnant water harbouring disease-carrying mosquitoes and bacteria;
• extend the lifespan of roads and infrastructure by preventing water-related erosion and structural damage; and
• enhance environmental quality by stopping polluted runoff from entering natural waterways.
During a stormwater clearing on the corner of Edendale and Main roads in Eastleigh, teams discovered debris commonly clogging the drainage system, including:
• empty bottles and plastic waste;
• motor oil and other hazardous substances;
• litter and refuse.
These materials obstruct water flow, increasing the risk of flooding and environmental damage. The city urges residents to help protect stormwater systems by disposing of waste responsibly and keeping streets and drains free of litter.
