Ward 20 Clr Jill Humphreys and residents of Chaucer Road have been up in arms about the state of the road with the repairs to a water pipeline.
The repairs have caused a number of problems for residents due to dangerous trenches in the pavement.
Residents have been dealing with the pavement for eight months with water running down the street and rubble that creates a vermin problem.
Themba Gadebe, spokesperson for the City Of Ekurhuleni, said metro is aware of the water pipeline repairs on Chaucer Road.
He said the water and sanitation department is in the process of replacing the water pipeline.
Humphreys stated in a previous article, ‘Pavement left in a mess’, that the contractor estimated he will finish the work within three days.
Gadebe states that the contractor initially planned to finish the trench excavation in three days, but this could not be done due to difficulties with tree roots.
“The pipeline is already installed. The commissioning of the pipe will be completed by May 16.
“Reinstatement of the paved walkway will be completed by May 31,” said Gadebe.
Gadebe said the contractor has committed himself to the timeline provided.
