Metro commits to fixing potholes in Centurion

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23-01-2025
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Residents in Centurion are frustrated over the slow response to requests to repair potholes in the area.

The Tshwane metro plans to fix pothole issues plaguing residents and motorists in the Centurion area soon.

Metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said the city intended to tackle all pothole service requests currently registered on its SAP CRM system (software that assists to streamline interactions with clients) by the middle of February.

He said work to repair the potholes on Hendrik Verwoerd Road in Hennopspark began on January 20.

“Pothole service requests are also being attended to in other areas.”

Mashigo explained that the metro had implemented measures to prevent damage to roads after repairs were completed.

“Excessive water, coupled with sand and stone, often leads to the re-emergence of potholes.

Our teams always strive to remove any excessive sand from the roads to mitigate this problem.”

He added that the process of fixing potholes involves several steps aimed at ensuring durability.

“The city’s teams remove the loose soil from the hole, compact the existing layer, apply bitumen emulsion, and then place and compact either cold mix or hot asphalt into the hole.”

Mashigo reassured residents that the potholes currently registered on the metro’s SAP CRM system are set to be addressed by mid-February.

This commitment comes after residents in the area expressed growing frustration over the dangers posed by these road hazards.

Diana Lyn, a Lyttelton Manor resident, expressed her worries about the implications of unaddressed potholes in her community.

“It’s not just about the inconvenience, it’s about safety.

“We need more proactive measures to ensure our roads are safe, especially during the rainy season,” she added.

Amanda van Wyk, a Clubview resident, raised concerns about the recurrent nature of potholes.

“It’s frustrating to see the same potholes appear after supposedly being fixed.

“The repair work doesn’t last and we are left with the same unsafe conditions.”

Ward 57 councillor David Farquharson said the recent heavy rain has exacerbated the pothole problem.

“This persistent rain has led to more potholes, sand getting washed onto the roads, and has even caused manhole covers from stormwater drains to come off due to the pressure from the water,” he said.

Farquharson noted that roads like Warren Street and Cradock Avenue have become unstable, complicating the situation even further.

In Ward 69, councillor Cindy Billson pointed out specific streets with significant potholes, including Estcourt and Ireland avenues.

“Ireland Avenue needs to be repaired because it is a huge problem.

“Most of the roads in Centurion are cracking, and if they are not resealed soon, we will see more consistent potholes,” she warned.

Billson said many of the potholes are more than two months old and have never been repaired.