Residents urged to be patient as major roadworks begin in Fourways Gardens Estate

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04-05-2026
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Chorisia Road in the estate has been showing some wear, with sections of the road affected by a suspected underground leak. From Monday next week, the road will be closed while teams begin repair work.

Residents of Fourways Gardens Estate can expect relief soon, as long-standing road damage on Chorisia Road is set to be addressed, following the discovery of a likely underground water leak.

Ward 94 councillor David Foley confirmed on April 30 that the unusual bulging of the road surface, which has frustrated residents for some time, appears to be linked to a leaking pipe beneath the road, potentially connected to Johannesburg Water infrastructure.

“This has been quite a long and odious timeline in relation to fixing this. But during our investigations, we determined that when the Bryanston reservoir was shut off, there seemed to be less water activity here, pointing to a probable leak in the system.”

According to Foley, the issue became more evident when the Bryanston reservoir was brought back online, with visible bubbling air appearing along sections of the road, a strong indication of trapped water and pressure beneath the surface.

This is something that Charlene Marlin, the manager of the estate, said they also noticed. Marlin and her team have been working tirelessly on the ground, closely monitoring the road and reporting even the slightest changes to the roads agency, ensuring a coordinated effort to resolve the issue once and for all.

As part of a coordinated plan with the Johannesburg Roads Agency, repair work will begin, with Johannesburg Water excavating the affected road section to locate and fix the leak. The pipe in question is estimated to lie about 2m underground.

Construction teams are expected to begin work on Monday, with residents warned to anticipate temporary disruptions.
“There will be some inconvenience, but once this is fixed, it will make a huge difference,” Foley said. “The road will also be rebuilt better to withstand any similar water-related issues in the future.”

Beyond repairing the leak, the project will also address ongoing groundwater challenges in the area. Plans include installing side channels along the curbs to redirect excess water safely toward a stormwater inlet at the bottom of Celtis Crescent, helping to prevent further damage.

Foley commended the Fourways Gardens management team for maintaining accessibility along the road by laying gravel to reduce mud and ensure safer passage for residents.

He said if all goes according to plan, a progress update is expected within two weeks, once the bulk of the construction work has been completed.

Foley urged residents to remain patient as the repairs get underway, emphasising that the outcome will bring long-term stability to the road infrastructure.

The roads agency confirmed that they would be repairing the road in May during a meeting held on March 30 with the affected residents.