Joburg Water responds to a burst pipe in Vorna Valley
Ward 132 councillor, Annette Deppe acted swiftly by bringing the burst pipe issue to the attention of Joburg Water.
Annette Deppe, the Ward 132 councillor, has been receiving praise from residents for her unwavering commitment to addressing their concerns promptly and effectively.
Her latest achievement involves facilitating a quick response from Joburg Water concerning water-related issues in Vorna Valley.
Residents raised complaints about water running along the streets of Vorna Valley, and councillor Deppe acted swiftly by bringing the issue to the attention of Joburg Water.
Specifically, she alerted them to a gushing water problem at the corner of Berger and Le-Roux streets, which posed a significant risk to the community.
On the morning of October 28, residents in the area woke up to find water pouring out of a manhole due to a burst water pipe.
Deppe immediately reported the issue to Joburg Water and expressed her concern about the wastage of water due to this burst pipe.
The councillor highlighted that the water had been pouring for hours, causing a significant amount of water waste.
She further stressed that several residents in the area had already experienced water shortages due to the burst pipe, and Joburg Water needed to attend to the issue urgently.
“hundreds of litres of water had already flooded the surrounding streets, including Berger and Le Roux Street. The water could have caused further damage to the road if the issue was not resolved quickly.
Joburg Water spokesperson, Nombuso Shabalala confirmed that the entity repaired the burst pipe at Le Roux and Berger streets and completed the job at midnight on October 29.
“Backfilling and reinstatement will be completed once the rainy weather passes,” concluded Shabalala.
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