JB Marks September Service Delivery Report Highlights Progress and Infrastructure Investment
- Karen Scheepers
- Oct 1
- 4 min read
The JB Marks Local Municipality has released its consolidated monthly progress report for September, outlining achievements across core service delivery departments. The report highlights steady infrastructure restoration, preventive maintenance, and a commitment to consistent service delivery despite challenges posed by seasonal weather and resource constraints. From water supply stabilisation to waste management reliability, the municipality emphasised both immediate responses and long-term generational projects designed to strengthen future infrastructure.
Roads and Infrastructure
The Roads and Infrastructure division completed a four-week program of targeted restoration across both rural and urban corridors.
In Gamogopa Village and Ventersdorp Phutaditshaba, complete road surface rehabilitation and grading improved accessibility and safety.
Walter Sisulu Street underwent asphalt restoration and final inspections, ensuring durability under high commuter traffic.
Promosa Road received surface resealing, edge reinforcement, and shoulder strengthening to extend its lifespan.
Beyers Naude Avenue saw intersection improvements, road markings, and signage upgrades.
Sooliman Street hosted a concentrated pothole repair campaign with follow-up marking to increase road visibility.
Supervisors described the strategy as a “repair-restore-rejuvenate” approach, focusing on phased upgrades to minimize disruption while improving drainage and structural resilience.
The paving team also delivered precision interlock paving near Promosa cemetery, resolving water flow issues, while infrastructure support reinforced electricity-related paving and structural concrete works.
Stormwater Management
Preventive stormwater interventions focused on clearing drainage systems in flood-prone areas. Key operations included work on Big Street Sarafina and Refiloe Street, where catchpit maintenance was conducted to optimise water flow. The superintendent stressed the importance of proactive measures, noting that clean drains before the rainy season reduce risks of property damage and traffic disruptions.
Electrical Services
The Electrical Services Department concentrated on infrastructure development, street lighting rehabilitation, and customer service interventions.
Pole replacements were carried out in Extension 11 and at Promosa School, where a stolen cable was replaced with a bundled cable solution.
Street light repairs and system restorations were completed in Sol Plaatjie, Chris Hani, and Francio areas.
Critical substation operations were executed across Dock Street, Buffelsvlei, and Tshing, ensuring network stability.
Illegal connections were addressed, while three legal reconnections restored service to households.
The High Mast Lighting Program reached full completion, enhancing night-time visibility and community safety. Officials described the project as a milestone in crime prevention and mobility improvement for residents.
Water Services
Water services supervisors coordinated more than 35 repairs and installations during September. These included meter replacements, leak repairs, valve checks, hydrant pressure testing, and burst pipe responses.
The Sonder Water Project was highlighted as a flagship achievement, restoring supply to over 3,500 households and reducing water-related complaints by 40 percent. Routine work was carried out across Sarafina, Mayibuye, Lekgele, and other areas, underscoring the scale of daily maintenance efforts.
Sewerage Management
The sewage response teams attended to more than 57 incidents during the month. Operations ranged from jet-vac cleaning in Ikhutseng and Molosiwa to structural leak repairs in Khuti Street and Kerileng Street. In Sokhweba, manual excavation through clay soil was required to restore sewer line integrity.
Blockages were also cleared at Lesego Primary School, President Street, and Mozart Street, while fatberg removal at the Indian Centre highlighted the ongoing challenges of improper waste disposal.
Supervisors stressed the role of these interventions in preventing public health hazards and keeping essential services functioning.
Waste Management
The Waste Management division achieved a 100 percent daily collection rate for household bins, business premises, and hotspot clearances throughout September. Eight illegal dumping sites were also rehabilitated.
Despite equipment challenges, the team maintained uninterrupted service for thirty consecutive days, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of community cleanliness and pride.
Yellow Fleet and Heavy Machinery
Earthworks were deployed across wards for gravel grading, sewer trench excavation, and drainage channel clearance. Manual digging in Sokhweba’s clay soil and trench support in Extension 7 demonstrated adaptability under difficult conditions. Supervisors credited these operations for directly supporting successful water and sewer projects.
Major Infrastructure Projects
September also marked progress in generational investment projects:
The Ikageng Reservoir Pump Station Upgrade was completed, with new motors, generators, and bulk pipeline works finalized.
The 25ML Extension 7 Reservoir reached the first-quarter roof slab decking phase, expanding capacity for future demand.
The Ward 11 Sewer Line Project advanced to phase three, with trench backfilling, soil compaction, and pipeline securing underway.
Municipal leadership described these as the largest water infrastructure investments in decades, intended to secure services for the next century.
Wrap-Up
September’s monthly report reflected balanced progress across immediate service needs and long-term infrastructure. Roads were rehabilitated in multiple neighborhoods, water supply projects reached thousands of households, sewer blockages were resolved across wards, and waste management maintained a flawless collection record.
Meanwhile, major projects such as the Ikageng Pump Station Upgrade and Extension 7 Reservoir signaled a generational shift in municipal capacity.
Performance metrics confirmed seven major road restorations, over 35 water repairs, 57 sewer interventions, 30 days of waste coverage, and 12 heavy machinery projects. With October’s focus shifting to reservoir maintenance, street lighting expansion, and preventive sewage schedules, the municipality aims to sustain momentum.
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