After months of frustration and repeated complaints from residents, the persistent water leak outside Emfuleni Complex in Honeydew Ridge has finally been repaired.
The leak, which has resulted in thousands of litres of water flowing unchecked every day, was finally repaired on Monday afternoon, October 7.
A crew from Johannesburg Water (JW) was dispatched to the site, resolving the issue that had plagued the community for months and had left water wastage, infrastructure damage and health concerns in the community.
The Roodepoort Northsider found the JW maintenance team replacing the old pipe. Although the water was drained out of the hole and the new pipe was installed, the hole is still open.
• Read the initial article here: Year-long water leak frustrates Honeydew Ridge residents
A resident at the complex, Jane Peter, revealed to the Northsider that she had to ask the complex gardeners to help clean the driveway for them after it was left muddy as water from the hole was poured onto it, making it difficult for cars to drive in and out.
The delay in addressing the problem has raised concerns about the efficiency of local authorities in handling infrastructure issues. Residents have called for quicker response times in the future and more proactive monitoring of water systems to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
While the repair has brought relief to the residents of Honeydew Ridge, the incident underscores the need for better infrastructure management with the open hole now becoming their new greatest concern. Residents hope this experience will lead to improvements in how local authorities handle future issues, ensuring that similar delays are avoided.
The Northsider has contacted JW’s communications office several times but there is still no comment or response from them at this moment.
