The other half of Constitution Road is home to many manufacturers, and Oosthuizen added, \u201cIt is tough for us business people. We have water flooding the street often because of the blocked stormwater drains, and as a result, no one would want to bring stinks and is unhygienic. As property owners, tenants are complaining to me about the smell and how this street looks, saying that they will stop renting here. I would be losing money if that were to happen. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\u201cWe also cannot sell our properties here because no one will want to buy property in an area like this,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that when you pay rates and taxes, it is expected that the municipality will address complaints like these. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is unfair for business owners to have to repair roads, clean up in front of their shops, and pay rates and taxes when service delivery is the way it is. We cannot afford to keep doing so,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI always make this analogy. In 1994, we gave the government a brand-new Mercedes in running condition, but they could not maintain it. They could not spend the money wisely. Comparing the Garden Town from then to what it is now is unbelievable. There is enough money, but the money is not managed correctly,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking to UD Express<\/em>, Ward 48 Councillor Franay van der Linde said, \u201cIt is sad to see our town going backwards like this. We have made the municipality aware of these issues numerous times, and yet nothing has been done.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nShe added that some officials in the municipality want to work with the Councillor in addressing the woes of Kariega residents; however, the municipality\u2019s budget is so cash-strapped to the point that they cannot address all the issues of Kariega.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have been blaming officials for not doing their work when we know that it is not all their fault. Although the community looks at us as councillors, we are dependent on officials to assist us in getting things done,\u201d Van der Linde said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She added that it is concerning and unacceptable that only two plumbers working for the municipality are tasked with addressing the huge volume of water issues in the whole Kariega, KwaNobuhle and Despatch area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response to these claims, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality\u2019s spokesperson, Sithembiso Soyaya, said, \u201cThe issue of blocked sewerage drains in Constitution Road has been noted. Our records indicate that while some maintenance has been conducted in the area, persistent blockages may be due to illegal dumping and ageing infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that the municipality is aware of the urgency of dealing with sewage overflows and how it impacts residents and business owners. The municipality will be dispatching teams to assess the situation and ensure that immediate interventions such as clearing blocked drains will be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe holes in Constitution Road were dug as part of the planned infrastructure upgrades; however, unforeseen delays in contractor schedules and budget constraints have affected the refilling process,\u201d said Soyaya. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regarding the municipal plumbing capacity, \u201cThe municipality employs a limited number of plumbers for the Kariega area. While we acknowledge the challenges posed by workforce constraints, efforts are being made to increase capacity through better operational planning and outsourcing where necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that the municipality is aware of the non-functional streetlights in Constitution Road and stated that they are working on improving service efficiency through equipment procurement and better logistical planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Soyaya further explained that after the municipal budget for the new financial year was finalised on January 31, specific allocations for service delivery in Kariega and around the entire Metro, including streetlight repairs, are currently being processed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In closing, he said, \u201cA comprehensive service delivery plan is being developed to address these recurring issues.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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