The purpose of this Division is to maintain and upgrade the roads and storm-water system as well as the paved areas within the road reserve in the City of Potchefstroom. This incorporates the maintenance of gravel and surfaced roads, storm-water systems, sidewalks, bridges, culverts and other minor ancillary roads works. It is also responsible for maintaining railway sidings.
The functions of this division includes:
The maintenance and upgrade of:
- Tarred roads and gravel roads
- Sidewalks
- Storm-water systems
- Bridges and rail sidings
- The planning and design of new council engineering projects
- The administration and supervision of new civil engineering projects.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Roads:
- Where do I report a pothole in the road?
Report the problem by telephoning the number below:
Mr. M.G. Nkuanyane Telephone: 018 299 5448
Fire Department After Hours: 018 299 5347
Your complaint will be added to a list that is collected daily by the superintendent. Work is then prioritised and handed to the teams responsible for road patching.
- My driveway between the street and property is in a bad condition. Will the municipality repair this?
The municipality is responsible for all declared public roadways within the urban areas. Report the problem at the above-mentioned telephone number.
Storm-water:
- Where do I report strom-water problems?
Report the problem by telephoning the number below:
Mr. M.G. Nkuanyane Telephone: 018 299 5448
Fire Department After Hours: 018 299 5347
- What does the municpality do to prevent flooding?
The municipality provides drainage systems within the road reserve. However, it should be remembered that a storm-water system can only cope with a certain amount of water. Therefore it is our responsibility to keep the storm-water system clean.
- Storm-water from my neighbour's property runs through the fence on to my property. What should I do?
The storm-water problem is between you and your neighbour. According to national building regulations, a property owner must accept storm-water from an adjoining property as long as the water is in sheet and not concentrated flow.
Vacuum tank:
The purpose of this division is to provide a service in rural areas where main sewerage lines is not available in the Potchefstroom at affordable price.
The functions of this division includes:
- To empty problematic main sewers
- To empty a sewer hole at rural areas.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Where do I report a problem wit a rural sewer hole?
Mr. J. Swanepoel 018 294 7137
- What is the cost for the suction of a sewer hole (VAT excluded)?
R7.67 per km
R44.70 per load (7kl)
R255.40 minimum cost
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