The state of an electricity transformer on the corner of Ifafa and Illovo streets in Brackendowns has left a concerned resident worried.
Steven Coetzer, who has been a Brackendowns resident for about 23 years now, complained about the state of the transformer which he described as negligence.
“I’m not sure if this is just poor workmanship, an illegal connection or both. There are children that play in the street including my grandchildren and this is clearly an accident waiting to happen,” he said.
The transformer is left open with wires exposed, which he considered as a health risk since people could be easily electrocuted.
The RECORD has contacted the City and no response has been provided to date regarding the matter.
Those who wish to log their complaints may contact the call centre on 086 054 3000.
According to the City of Ekurhuleni’s social media platfiorm, these are some of the complaints dealt with:
• Electricity – Outages, street light faults, damage to sub stations or any other council electricity network or structure etc.
• Water and Sewer – Water outages, leaks, sewer spills etc.
• Roads and Stormwater – Potholes, damage to roads and pavements, storm water problems, missing manhole covers, damaged storm water drains, blocked stormwater drains, traffic lights, damaged road signs and other roads, pavement, stormwater and related infrastructure problems.
• Municipal public transport.
• Environment matters – Air quality, food safety, pollution of any sort, cemetery services, control of bees, rodents, noise, communicable diseases, waste management, carcass removal, illegal dumping, parks, water features, facilities and any other degradation to the environment.
• Health – Municipal clinics and information regarding health facilities.
• Municipal Housing – Council rental stock.
• Finance matters – Cut off lists, outstanding bills, etc.
• Detailed account queries.
