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The Citizen
5 days ago
- Climate
- The Citizen
Drysdale Road in Sundowner is slowly collapsing
Drysdale Road in Sundowner remains untouched and on the verge of collapse, five months after it was damaged by severe floods that affected parts of the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. Read more: JRA finally repairs water channel in Bromhof The floods dislodged a fence along the roadside and created a large hole that poses a serious danger to motorists. The damage is especially hazardous due to its location at a blind corner. Despite the risks, the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has yet to take any action to repair the road. Ward 134 councillor Devon Steenkamp has been actively following up and escalating the issue with the JRA. He emphasised the danger, particularly at night or during poor visibility: 'The storms hit this area, and because of a lack of maintenance, it has now eroded the road. The fencings have gone away, and it's concerning that when the next season of rain comes, don't believe that this road is going to withstand the forces of water.' ♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North @caxtonjoburgnorth Ward 134 councillor Devon Steenkamp and Suen Kreusch address the state of Drysdale Road. The road is in a terrible condition after it was damaged during heavy rains earlier in the year. 5 months later, JRA hasn't repaired the busy road. #Ward134 #JRA Steenkamp also criticised the response from Kenny Kunene, former Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport, who claimed in a written statement to the council that the road simply needed resurfacing. 'That was quite laughable. This situation on Drysdale demands more than a patch-up. The city needs to urgently assess the structural integrity of the road and invest in proper stormwater management systems. Quick responses and long-term planning need to go hand in hand if we are to avoid further collapse.' Questions have been sent to Joburg Water for comment. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration!
The Citizen
03-08-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Johannesburg Water repairs Bosbok Road water pipe leak
Finally, the Johannesburg Water (JW) contractor has attended to the troubling pipe on Bosbok Road in Randpark Ridge. This follows a pipe burst running unchecked and pouring out water for 21 days. Read more: Unfinished pipe burst repairs continue to leak The pipe was located under the road but was exposed after the road was flooded early in the year, during heavy rains. It was left exposed, making it easy for it to be damaged, this resulted in the pipe suffering multiple bursts, leaving nearby residents with days of no water. On August 1, JW began the work of replacing the ageing 150mm asbestos, cement pipe with a more durable 200mm steel pipe. Ward 134 councillor Devon Steenkamp said that while this marks welcome progress, he remains concerned that if Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) does not carry out regular storm water maintenance, especially before and during the rainy season, 'the force of water runoff could, once again, threaten the stability of this infrastructure, despite the improved materials used. Additionally, debris and broken pipe fragments have been left behind at the site. I will be engaging JW to ensure that proper cleanup is completed.' He added that this remains a textbook example of poor planning and delayed response, and he will continue holding the city accountable to prevent a repeat of this costly failure. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration!
