Lack of maintenance leaves resident concerned
Apart from the dirty streets and passers-by frequently urinating against a power box on the corner of Meyer and Edward Streets, a big part of the neighbourhood also suffers from sewage issues.
Local resident, Nick du Preez recently raised his concerns after noticing that his neighbourhood seemed to be falling into disrepair.
Living on Dieperink Street, Nick couldn’t help but notice the terrible condition in which the area was left by the various departments that performed certain jobs in the area.
“Firstly, just up the road live electricity cables are dangling close to the ground. This is extremely dangerous for pedestrians, especially the children who run and play in the streets. Yet, nothing is being done to fix it,” he said.
Apart from the dirty streets and passers-by frequently urinating against a power box on the corner of Meyer and Edward Streets, a big part of the neighbourhood also suffers from sewage issues as a result of the ongoing waterline maintenance.
“The sewage pushes back into our yards and toilets. This has been happening for the past three months. The neighbourhood has become rotten with sewage and the stench that comes with it. To top it off, the power lines are damaged frequently, leaving us with no electricity for a few days at a time,” he explained.
According to Nick he has been reporting the issues to the relevant officials, to no avail.
“I have been living in Roodepoort since 1958. I was only 10 years old at the time. Our town could’ve easily been the best in South Africa. It’s sad to say that I’ve never seen our town look as bad as it does now,” he said.
Ward 84 councillor Johannes Goosen was asked for comment on the matter. Feedback will be made available once it’s received.
