JB Marks Municipality Provides Progress Update on Louis le Grange Street Water Pipe Repairs
- Karen Scheepers
- Nov 13, 2025
- 2 min read
The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued an update on the repair work to the water pipe that burst on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, along Louis le Grange Street near the Waste Transfer Station. The municipality reports that significant progress has been made, with immediate interventions helping to reduce water loss and stabilise supply to affected areas.
Emergency Repair Work Completed
According to the municipality, technical teams worked throughout the night and completed the main repair at approximately 23:40. The rapid response was aimed at preventing extended supply interruptions and reducing the volume of water lost after the pipe burst.
To maintain supply during the repair and prevent prolonged outages, the municipality implemented a short-term internal measure to secure water flow while waiting for the correct replacement components required for a permanent installation.
Areas Affected by the Interruption
The repair works impacted several parts of Potchefstroom. The municipality confirmed that the following areas experienced water disruptions:
Industrial Area
Parts of Miederpark
Sections of the Mooibank plots
Potchefstroom Hospital precinct
Central Business District (CBD)
These areas are expected to stabilise as temporary measures remain in place until final installation work is completed.
Ongoing Work and Next Steps
Municipal teams are continuing with final repairs as soon as the necessary parts arrive. The municipality has emphasised that the temporary solution currently in place is maintaining supply while long-term components are being prepared for installation.
Residents and businesses in affected areas are advised that further updates will be issued as the restoration process progresses.
Municipal Acknowledgements
The JB Marks Local Municipality expressed its appreciation to residents and business owners for their patience, support, and understanding during the disruption. The communication unit confirmed that continuous updates will be provided as the municipality works toward full restoration of services.
Final Thoughts
The municipality’s latest update reflects steady progress in managing the burst pipe incident near Louis le Grange Street. With emergency repairs completed and temporary measures sustaining supply, attention now shifts to final installation and long-term infrastructure stability. Further communication from JB Marks Municipality is expected as permanent repair work continues.
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