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More sewer problems in Welties

Residents have once again observed sewage gushing into the greenbelt in the Riverwel section of Weltvreden Park.

 

The recent public meeting arranged to caution subcontractors about damaging municipal infrastructure seems to have had no effect, as another sewer pipe has been damaged.

Last week, residents observed sewage gushing into the greenbelt in the Riverwel section of Weltvreden Park.

Also Read: Negligent subcontractor to be held liable

This was not the first time that the area had experienced sewer leakage problems. Last month, a similar crisis was reported and resulted in a public meeting which was attended by Ward 126 councillor David Brand and the contractors who were warned that they would be held liable for their negligence.

Ward 126 councillor, David Brand, confirmed that the sewer leak was caused by the contractors. Photo: File.

David confirmed that the incident was caused by the contractors and said it had been reported to the engineer in charge.

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