Sidewalk left uncovered in North Riding
NORTH RIDING – City Power has allegedly dug up a part of the sidewalk and left it uncovered, according to a resident.
The sidewalk of Bellairs Road is still in a shocking state, allegedly after City Power dug up some parts of it to repair a broken cable last year.
According to a resident, Joseph Gulyas, City Power sent out employees to repair the cable when it initially broke last year, but they allegedly left the job incomplete.
“There is a massive stretch on the sidewalk where City Power dug up the cables and it has been left unrepaired. The worst is that it is at the entrance of a school that makes it almost impossible for parents to drop off or pick up their children,” said Gulyas.
He added that the stretch creates a big safety hazard as it makes it difficult to drive over and for pedestrians to pass.
Ward 115 Councillor Chris Santana said he has spoken to City Power but has not received any response as to when this will be repaired.
“I am also sitting hands in hair as to when something will be done about this problem. It is completely out of my control,” he added.
Councillor Santana said it is frustrating to have no control or answers for the residents in his ward.
City Power spokesperson Sydney Mphalele said City Power has appointed a contractor that will repair and reinstate the damaged pavement soon.
