Municipal service delivery remained a key focus in February, with eThekwini Municipality departments and contractors attending to reported faults and completing essential repairs across the precinct. These efforts are critical in maintaining infrastructure, improving road conditions, and ensuring efficient service delivery.
Key municipal repairs and maintenance
Several important maintenance and repair projects were completed this month, including:
- Wastewater pump station repairs: Damaged cables at the waste pump station were replaced, restoring essential infrastructure functionality.
- Road signage replacement: Faded road name signage was replaced on Corobrick and Effingham Roads, improving navigation for road users.
- Traffic signal repairs: Faulty traffic signals were repaired at the intersections of Queen Nandi Drive and Imvubu Park Place, enhancing road safety.
- Pothole repairs: More than 10 long-outstanding potholes were repaired, significantly improving road conditions.
- Streetlight repairs: Imvubu Park Place saw streetlight repairs, ensuring improved visibility and safety.
Stormwater and sewer infrastructure maintenance
- Bush clearing along Prince Umhlangane Road: The area behind the main sewer line was cleared, ensuring access for maintenance teams and preventing blockages.
- Stormwater manhole maintenance: Stormwater manholes along Prince Umhlangane Road were maintained to prevent drainage issues.
- Sewer leak repairs: eThekwini Water and Sanitation (EWS) repaired sewer leaks at Island Grove and Quarry Park Place.
- Sewer line leak assessments: The main sewer line along Prince Umhlangane Road was assessed, and municipal teams have committed to providing a repair plan and timeline next week.
Vegetation and roadside maintenance
- Grass cutting: eThekwini Municipality contractors cut grass along Queen Nandi Drive offramps, maintaining visibility and preventing overgrowth.
Ongoing municipal engagement
We continue to actively engage with eThekwini Municipality to monitor progress, follow up on outstanding issues, and report new faults as they arise. These maintenance efforts contribute to ensuring a safe, functional, and well-maintained precinct.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work with municipal teams to keep Riverhorse Valley in excellent condition.
