Parkview residents optimistic CoJ will fix burst pipes, restore intermittent water supply

JOHANNESBURG - Parkview residents in the north of Johannesburg are cautiously optimistic that the City of Johannesburg will finally restore burst pipes that have left households with little to no water.

The leafy suburb has been grappling with water shortages following a massive pipe burst, leading to intermittent supply or taps going completely dry. 

In an attempt to address the issue, the City of Joburg dug up the road, but the excavation project has left water pipelines exposed, which according to residents made matters worse. 

"I would say it’s at least six months. Before that there was another round, so this is like the second major dig that they’ve done."

City manager Floyd Brink visited the site on Monday, where he promised to replace about 13 kilometres of deteriorating water infrastructure.

"We are committed, we will be addressing the issue and ensure that we restore the services in this area."

Meanwhile, as the rains persist, the giant hole in the road has turned the area into a muddy mess, mixing with the flow of fresh water.