Goodwood residents are growing increasingly frustrated with the deteriorating state of their roads, citing not only burst water pipes but also an increasing number of potholes and damaged road surfaces as daily challenges.
Resident Deon Smit says the situation has become so bad that motorists are now forced to plan their routes carefully to avoid damage to their vehicles.
“It’s not only the burst pipes — we also have to deal with potholes and damaged roads. These days you have to plan your route to avoid certain streets and protect your car from damage. It’s time the City starts working for the entire community, not just certain areas,” says Smit.
In response, Councillor Rob Quintas, the City’s Mayco member for urban mobility, says the City is aware of the concerns and is currently conducting assessments to prioritise repairs.
“The City is finalising assessments of the residential roads in Goodwood in order to put work packages together, prior to rolling out our industrial and commercial reseal programme, where heavier treatments are required,” he explains.
While larger-scale resurfacing projects are being planned, Quintas says the City’s maintenance teams are addressing issues on a case-by-case basis as they are reported.
“In the interim, our depots are doing their best to keep roads safe for road users and are attending to these on a case-by-case basis once they are logged on the system.”
Residents are urged to report potholes and other road defects via the City’s Call Centre at 0860 103 089, the City App, or by logging a service request online at www.capetown.gov.za/servicerequests. Alternatively, residents can email transport.info@capetown.gov.za.
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