JB Marks Service Delivery Daily Update – 14 August 2025
- Karen Scheepers
- Aug 14
- 3 min read
On 13 August 2025, the JB Marks Local Municipality released its verified daily service delivery progress report, detailing road maintenance, water and electricity operations, waste management, and other essential services across all wards. The latest update reflects a mixed picture, strong performance in some areas, particularly waste collection, while certain infrastructure projects remain pending due to material delays or ongoing repairs.
🛣️ Road Repairs Progress
Botha Street (near Mico Scrap Metal) ✅ All critical potholes along this vital hospital access route have been patched, ensuring safe passage for emergency vehicles 🚑.
Forsman Street ⚠️ A few potholes remain, with the team scheduled to return tomorrow. Once completed, crews will be diverted to Sarafina Street for further roadwork.
🏗️ Paving Projects
The paving team remains on standby due to pending material deliveries. No updated estimated arrival time has been provided, potentially delaying planned pedestrian and public space improvements.
🚜 Yellow Fleet Status
Municipal yellow fleet operations reported no active tasks for the day.
⚡ Electricity Department
No updates or work reports were received from electricity supervisors for this reporting period.
🚽 Sewage Spillage Response
The sewage department reported no active incidents or new tasks today.
💧 Water Services and Reservoir Status
Water services maintained operational stability, with no emergency breakdowns in the network. However, certain reservoirs are under close monitoring:
🏭 Old Works Reservoir
Level: 81.82% – Stable, servicing CBD and industrial zones without disruption.
Trend: Slight 3% drop since yesterday, expected to recover overnight.
🏗️ Vyfhoek Complex
6.4ML unit at 89.29% – Healthy supply.
Two 3.4ML reservoirs remain isolated for valve upgrades, due for completion on 16 August.
🛣️ Ventersdorp Road Station (Watch Zone)
9.5ML Reservoir – 67.86% (14% weekly drop).
13.5ML Reservoir – 60.71% (below optimal threshold).
15ML Reservoir – 53.57% (critical). Tanker backup deployed to high-lying areas.
🏘️ Ikageng Area
Main: 81.82% (Stable)
West: 77.27% (Adequate) – Serving 18,500 households.
🚧 Eesterandjies Complex
5ML unit – Empty, undergoing cleaning (Day 3).
10ML unit – Isolated for corrosion repairs.
Supply supplemented by Ikageng West Reservoir.
⚠️ Critical Alerts
Ventersdorp Road 15ML Reservoir at 53.57% – Potential industrial water pressure drop between 14:00–18:00.
Eesterandjies Extended Isolation – Reduced redundancy in the system until repairs are completed.
🗑️ Waste Collection Success 🎉
The waste management team achieved 100% coverage:
✅ All household bins collected.
✅ Full business waste coverage.
✅ Hotspots cleared.👏 Special mention to the team for maintaining performance despite ongoing heatwave conditions ☀️.
🛠️ Operational Actions
🚛 Two water tankers stationed at strategic locations.
⏫ Increased nighttime pumping from Old Works.
🔍 Leak detection teams inspecting Ventersdorp pipelines.
📢 Community Notices
Forsman Street repairs to be finalised tomorrow; next stop Sarafina Street.
Heatwave Advisory – Wrap waste securely to avoid bin liner melting.
Ext 11 – Temporary cloudy water at night due to harmless flushing.
Report issues:
Water/Sewage: 082 381 0888
Roads/Paving: 018 293 1111
Disaster: 078 803 1570
Electricity: 082 385 1888
Closing Outlook
The 13 August 2025 service delivery update paints a picture of steady progress in roadworks and exceptional performance in waste management, alongside stable but closely monitored water infrastructure. While no urgent breakdowns were reported in electricity, sewage, or water services, the flagged reservoir levels at Ventersdorp Road and Eesterandjies require attention. Continued community cooperation, timely reporting, and targeted municipal interventions remain key to sustaining reliable service delivery across JB Marks Municipality.
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