Ward 20 Clr Jill Humphreys fear for residents’ safety due to embankments of the Jukskei River being unstable along Gillooly’s Farm.
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The NEWS previously reported in the July 4 edition that Humphreys met with metro officials at the Jukskei River along the Greek Sporting Club.
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The meeting was to discuss and view the soil erosion and impending collapse of the Jukskei embankment.
She now has the same problem at Gillooly’s Farm, where the park is filled with residents every Saturday morning, due to a Parkrun.
Humphreys said that the collapsing embankments put runners at risk.
Joburg Water had a meeting with Humphreys about the problem and she is hopeful.
“The area needs to be fenced off and a better drainage system is needed as well,” said Humphreys.
She also mentioned that irresponsible development by residents is also a problem with the drainage system in the area.
“Water is running in the streets as a result of developments done by residents. Everyone needs to take responsibility. It is not just the city’s problem,” said Humphreys.
She said that city planning should be made aware and put more pressure on compliance of building inspections.
Request for comment was sent to CoE on November 12 at about 10.30am.
Comment was requested by November 13 at 4pm.
No comment was received.
