ABOUT R270 MILLION SET ASIDE TO FIX ROADS, STORMWATER DRAINAGES AND BRIDGES

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29-07-2025
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City of Ekurhuleni
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The City of Ekurhuleni has set aside R275 million for urgent maintenance of roads, stormwater drainages, road signage and bridges in the current budget for 2025/26 financial year.

This allocation is crucial to make progress in road maintenance, including repairs of potholes, clearing of drainages and restoration of damaged bridges.

The city has further committed that some wards, which have long been disadvantaged, will be prioritised for road construction and infrastructure improvements.

Teams are already hard at work across the city clearing stormwater drains and ensuring that the systems remain free flowing to prevent flooding.

The maintenance, cleaning and clearing of stormwater systems is critical to:

• Prevent flooding that damages property and disrupts daily activities;
• Protect public health by reducing stagnant water that can harbour;
• disease-carrying mosquitoes and bacteria;

• Extend the lifespan of roads and infrastructure by preventing water-related erosion and structural damage; and
• Enhance environmental quality by preventing polluted runoff from entering natural waterways.

At a stormwater drainage clearing operations at the corner of Edendale Road and Main Road in Eastleigh, our teams discovered common debris clogging the drainage system include:

• Empty bottles and plastic waste;
• Motor oil and other hazardous substances; and
• General litter and refuse.

Such materials obstruct water flow, increasing the risk of flooding and environmental pollution.

Thus, the city urges residents to join us in protecting stormwater systems by disposing of waste responsibly and keeping streets and drains litter-free.