MORE than 400 water, sewer and electricity complaints were resolved by Kouga Municipality’s essential services staff during the first month of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Kouga Infrastructure and Engineering Portfolio Councillor, Bryan Dhludhlu, said a total of 137 water faults had been repaired from the start of the lockdown on March 27 to April 27.
“This included burst pipes, pressure problems and the replacement of faulty meters.”
He said a total of 158 sewer-related blockages and breakages had been attended to over the same period and
115 electrical faults repaired.
“We are very grateful to our essential services staff for being out there every day to ensure that our communities have access to basic services during these unprecedented times.”
He further encouraged residents to report service faults through the Link service delivery app.
“It’s a quick and convenient way to contact the municipality should you wish to request a service or report a fault.”
The Link Powered by Vodacom app can be downloaded free from the Google Play of App Store or go to https://www.download.linkapp.co.za/#dl.
