Service Progress in JB Marks: Roads, Waste, and Water Systems See Measured Gains
- Karen Scheepers
- Jul 3
- 3 min read
As of 3 July 2025, JB Marks Local Municipality continues to demonstrate steady progress in core service delivery areas, including road rehabilitation, waste management, sewage response, and water system maintenance. Based on the municipality’s latest public update, several critical infrastructure projects have reached key milestones, while others remain underway with targeted timelines.
This comprehensive breakdown provides residents with clear insights into ongoing service improvements, areas of concern, and steps being taken to address community needs.
🛣️ Road Rehabilitation in Full Swing
Road infrastructure improvements remain a top priority across JB Marks, with notable progress recorded at multiple sites. Rehabilitation and paving officially began on 30 June at the intersection of Louis Le Grange and Jeppe Streets, where workers removed old tar, leveled and compacted the surface, and prepared it for interlocking paving installation. The project aims to enhance traffic flow and safety, with completion anticipated by Friday, 4 July, weather permitting.
Elsewhere, Bloemetjie Street has been declared 100% pothole-free as of 29 June, while Rietief and Luke Street has completed its patching phase. Luke Street itself has begun seeing pothole repair, with 6% already patched. An additional 20% of stabilized potholes is scheduled for asphalt covering on 1 July.
🧱 Paving and Pipe Works Advance
At the T-junction of Jeppe and Louis Le Grange Streets, groundwork including surface grading and compacting has wrapped up, with cap installation set for 1 July. A 200-meter stretch of gravel road on Louis Le Grange is also scheduled for upgrading once the T-junction is complete.
Sewer infrastructure upgrades are also progressing in Ward 11, with Phase 1 earthworks using G5 compacted base materials already in motion. 16% of large-diameter PVC pipes have been laid. On 3 July, the next milestone, connection to the main trunk line, is expected to begin.
🚽 Sewage Response and Resolution
Reports of sewage blockages have been addressed across several key locations:
Mogodu Main Hole (Ext 7)
Sisulu Street
These sites have been cleared and unblocked by the municipal teams.
🗑️ Waste Management and Clean-Up
Waste services reported 100% collection of residential, commercial, and hotspot areas on 30 June. Additionally, clean-up operations were successfully carried out in:
Motlhabane Street (Ward 12)
Rata Street (Ward 08) Daily skip bin maintenance continues to support a cleaner urban environment.
💧 Reservoir System: Stability with Pockets of Concern
While the overall municipal water storage network is functioning at 82% capacity, some localised challenges remain:
⚠️ Critical:
Eesterandjies 5ML: Completely empty , 10 water tankers have been deployed, primarily to support clinics and schools.
Ventersdorp’s 15ML reservoir: Down to 57.14% , pressure reduction implemented overnight for affected farmlands.
🟡 Moderate:
13.5ML Reservoir (Ventersdorp): 60.71%
9.5ML Reservoir: 67.86%
✅ Stable:
Old Works: 77.27%, serving the CBD and industrial area.
Ikageng West: 100%, supported by upgraded carbon filtration.
Main Ikageng: Stable at 77.27%
🔧 Ongoing Maintenance:
Vyfhoek 3.4ML Tanks: Undergoing valve replacement (ETA: 2 July).
Eesterandjies 10ML: Sensor calibration at 65% completion.
Residents in affected zones are encouraged to reduce non-essential water use and report leaks via the municipal WhatsApp or service number.
📞 Issue Reporting
Residents can report service issues via:
Call: 018 293 1111
Email: jbmarkservicedelivery@org.za
While challenges such as low reservoir levels and ongoing sewer upgrades persist in specific wards, JB Marks Municipality’s focused efforts reflect a commitment to proactive maintenance and responsive service delivery. With continued cooperation from residents, especially regarding responsible water use and reporting of service issues, these initiatives are set to improve daily living conditions and infrastructure reliability across the region.
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