JB Marks Municipality Confirms Correct Fittings Secured for Continued Louis le Grange Street Pipe Repairs

Karen Scheepers
Nov 14
2 min read

The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a new update regarding ongoing repair work to the burst water pipe on Louis le Grange Street near the Waste Transfer Station. The latest notice, dated Thursday, 13 November 2025, confirms that the correct fittings required to complete the job have now been secured. Repair operations will resume today, Friday, 14 November 2025, starting at 08:00.

Significant Progress Achieved on Burst Pipe Repairs

Municipal technical teams have continued work following the initial emergency repair carried out on 12 November. According to the municipality, securing the correct fittings represents a key milestone in the restoration process and will allow work to move ahead toward final completion.

The municipality notes that teams have made steady progress stabilising the affected pipeline section while preparing for the next phase of repair operations.

Areas Expected to Remain Affected

While repairs continue, several areas are expected to experience intermittent water supply interruptions.

According to the latest update, affected zones include:

Industrial Area
Parts of Miederpark
Mooibank plots
Potchefstroom Hospital
Central Business District (CBD)

Residents and businesses in these areas are advised to store sufficient water in preparation for temporary disruptions during the scheduled repairs.

Municipal Appreciation and Ongoing Communication

The JB Marks Local Municipality expressed appreciation to all affected residents and businesses for their patience throughout the process. The municipality reaffirms its commitment to restoring full water supply as quickly as possible and will continue providing updates as work progresses.

The communication unit assures the public of continued transparency and regular updates while teams work to complete the required installation and restore stable water flow to all affected areas.

Final Thoughts

With fittings secured and repair work scheduled to resume, the municipality is moving closer to restoring full water supply along Louis le Grange Street and surrounding areas. The continued cooperation of residents remains essential as teams complete the remaining repair work and stabilise the system.

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