Signs of Progress: Roads, Water, and Waste Services Addressed Across JB Marks
- Karen Scheepers
- Jun 24
- 3 min read
Potchefstroom, 24 June 2025 Community Progress Report
JB Marks Local Municipality has shared a detailed progress report highlighting ongoing work and recent completions across multiple essential services, from road repairs and sewage resolution to critical water infrastructure and waste management. The latest update reflects a mix of challenges being addressed and early signs of sustained improvement in targeted areas.
🛣️ Road and Paving Projects: Improvements on Key Routes
Municipal road teams continued maintenance efforts across several key locations:
Bloemetjie Street
Pothole preparation has been finalized, with all cavities squared off and stabilized.
Asphalt infill and final surfacing are scheduled for tomorrow.
Retief & Luke Street Intersection (Pick n Pay Zone)
Roughly 80% of patching work was completed over the weekend.
Final patching and compaction will take place on Tuesday morning.
Crews will then return to Bloemetjie Street for the final resurfacing phase.
Chief Albert Luthuli & Louis le Grange Intersection
Paving progress now stands at 51% completion.
Work is ongoing, with more ground expected to be covered tomorrow.
💧 Water Infrastructure and System Monitoring
Water system assessments and trench preparation also formed a key part of recent developments:
Ward 18 Excavation Support
Water was pumped from trenches in advance of geotechnical assessments by AGES.
The work aims to ensure the trench environment is stable and ready for detailed study.
Reservoir Levels & Pressure Monitoring
Old Works Reservoir
Level: 81.82% – Stable
Supply areas: CBD and Extensions 1–3
Vyfhoek System
6.4ML Reservoir: 96.43% – Optimal
3.4ML Tanks (x2): Isolated due to 315-line construction
➤ Dual isolation reduces pressure flexibility during project execution
Ventersdorp Complex
9.5ML: 71.43%
13.5ML: 67.86%
15ML: 60.71% – Low and flagged for priority refill
➤ Water replenishment and usage audits are underway
Ikageng System
Main tank: 81.82% – Stable
West tank: 95.45% – Optimal
Eesterandjies Reservoir
5ML tank: Empty – Critical
10ML tank: Isolated
➤ Emergency response activated: water tankers and system diagnostics scheduled
🚽 Sewage Blockages Resolved
The following sites experienced recent sewage spillages, all of which have since been addressed:
8513 Letlhabile
20251 Ntsoelengoe Street (Ext 9), Suiwer
4/8992 Boitshoko
4357 Lekhele
4357 Lekgele Street
🧹 Waste Management and Illegal Dumping Cleanup
Solid Waste Collection
100% coverage was reported for:
Household waste
Business premises
Identified “hotspot” waste zones
Illegal Dumping Sites Cleared
Cleanup crews successfully removed debris from the following hotspots:
Zweli Garage
Doubles Corner
Corner Batloung
Usave
AME
Keagile
Pudulogo Primary
Corner Sepotokele Street
Special thanks were extended to the municipal Waste Department and Skip Loader teams for their coordinated efforts.
Community Alert:
Residents are advised not to burn skips, as fire damage makes them unusable.
An awareness campaign is planned to educate the public on responsible disposal practices.
🔑 Key Observations and Action Points
Eesterandjies Emergency
➤ Immediate deployment of water tankers and investigation of supply failure
Ventersdorp System Monitoring
➤ Refill efforts underway, with usage audits to manage declining levels
Vyfhoek Construction Pressure
➤ Ongoing 315-line construction temporarily reduces reservoir system flexibility
Stable Operations
➤ Systems in Ikageng and Old Works are functioning well under current conditions
Looking Ahead
While infrastructure strain remains evident in areas such as Ventersdorp and Eesterandjies, operational teams continue to monitor, repair, and reinforce key service points across the municipality. Completed road works, resolved sewage cases, and stable reservoir zones indicate progress, though high-demand areas will require ongoing attention and strategic intervention.
Residents are encouraged to remain engaged, conserve resources where possible, and report service issues using the official municipal contact line at 018 293 1111.
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