JB Marks Service Delivery Sees Steady Gains Across Roads, Water, and Infrastructure - 7 July 2025
- Karen Scheepers
- Jul 8
- 3 min read
The JB Marks Local Municipality continues to record progress across several service delivery fronts, including road maintenance, paving, water infrastructure, and waste management. Despite persistent challenges, targeted interventions appear to be yielding results, particularly in Wards 14, 15, and 18, while critical areas like Eesterandjies and Ventersdorp remain under close watch due to water supply concerns.
🛣️ Road Repairs & Maintenance
Luke Street (Ward 15): All potholes have been patched and repaired, and the road is now fully operational. The area has officially been marked as a 100% pothole-free zone.
Fleischack Street & O.R. Tambo Avenue (Ward 15): Work here has reached 65% completion, with 20% of new potholes already squared and stabilized using crusher sand. Asphalt application is pending material arrival.
Next Steps: Pothole squaring on O.R. Tambo Avenue will continue tomorrow, while work on Bathoeng Street has been postponed until Tuesday.
🧱 Paving Progress
Mbobi Street (Ward 14): Earthworks are completed. Graders have removed the asphalt layer, and base leveling and cap installation are scheduled for tomorrow.
💧 Water Services Update
Bamjii Street (Ward 18): A 35-meter water pipe has been successfully replaced, restoring water supply to affected homes, including Sarafina Zone.
💧 Reservoir Analysis & Water System Impact
1. Old Works Reservoir (77.27%)
Supply Areas: Potchefstroom CBD, Extensions 1-3, Mohadin Industrial Park, and government buildings.
Status: Stable, but slightly declining from previous levels (81.82% in June). Leak monitoring continues.
2. Vyfhoek System
6.4ML Tank: Now at full capacity (100%). Supplies Vyfhoek Township, Promosa, and Extension 11.
3.4ML Tanks: Still isolated due to 315 pipeline construction, limiting backup capabilities.
3. Ventersdorp Complex
9.5ML Tank: 67.86% – steady decline requires flow balancing.
13.5ML Tank: 64.29% – close to critical thresholds.
15ML Tank: 57.14% – critically low. Emergency plans include night pumping from Ikageng West and tanker deployment.
4. Ikageng System
Main Reservoir: Stable at 77.27%.
Ikageng West: Fully operational at 100%, supporting surrounding extensions.
5. Eesterandjies Crisis
5ML Tank: Empty. Affected zones include Extension 10 and nearby farmlands.
Tankers deployed to Ext 10 Clinic (06:00–18:00) and Pudulogo School (07:00–15:00).
10ML Tank: Isolated for valve repairs, with completion expected in 48 hours.
🔧 Engineering Priorities
Ventersdorp: Balance distribution across 9.5ML and 13.5ML tanks.
Eesterandjies: Resolve refill failure and speed up 10ML tank repairs.
Vyfhoek: Monitor 6.4ML tank usage and pipeline progress.
📢 Community Alerts
O.R. Tambo Avenue (Ward 15): Expect minor traffic delays during pothole repairs. Temporary lane closures remain in effect.
Bathoeng Street: Maintenance work has been rescheduled to Tuesday, 8 July.
Resident Appreciation Letter Highlights Local Support
In a heartfelt open letter, the Concerned Potchefstroom Residents (CPR) group commended JB Marks Municipality’s leadership and frontline workers. They cited recent accomplishments in infrastructure upgrades, improved public spaces, swift sewage responses, and transparency in budgeting as signs of renewed trust. While acknowledging ongoing challenges, the letter expressed solidarity with municipal staff and encouraged continued service momentum.
Among key highlights praised:
Pothole rehabilitation in multiple wards
Waste collection consistency
Pro-poor budget allocations
Visible municipal leadership presence
Curtis Johnson
Leader – Concerned Potchfstroom Residents (CPR)
☎️ Reporting Lines
Water/Sewage: 018 299 5111
Roads/Paving: 018 293 1111
Disaster/Emergencies: 018 299 5311
While some infrastructure weaknesses remain, particularly in reservoir management and pressure balancing, residents are beginning to notice tangible improvements across service areas. Continued transparency, timely repairs, and community collaboration appear essential to sustaining this progress.
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