City services

Lab monitors water quality

THE state-of-the-art Cydna Laboratory continuously tests Joburg's tap water, making sure it is good to drink.

Business as usual in Jozi

SERVICES will not be interrupted in Johannesburg during the football, with only Rea Vaya changing schedule on match days.

Water will flow during Cup

THERE will be no planned water stoppages for pipe replacement during the World Cup, with work picking up again after the tournament.

Joburg's water is tops

A NATIONAL survey, Blue Drop, has found that not only is Johannesburg's tap water fit to drink, it is also the best in the country.

Comment on tariff increases

THE council has approved tariff increase proposals - for electricity, water, sanitation, waste removal and rates - for public comment, which can be made until 30 April.

Pick up points

Sowetans discuss City plans

THE Regional Spatial Development Framework was up for discussion at a Region D open day, with scores of Sowetans commenting on their needs. Similar days are being held in other regions.

Phakama rolls out to Midrand

THE new software will improve billing and revenue collection, and will boost customer relations with residents.

Phakama roll out successful

BILLING woes should be a thing of the past in the city's western suburbs, which are the first to use new software under the City's Programme Phakama.

No holidays for Pikitup

IT'S work as usual for Pikitup this month, with the refuse collection schedule unchanged except on Christmas Day.

Water interruptions in Jozi

THE supply of water to several suburbs will be affected by planned upgrades of the infrastructure being undertaken by Joburg Water.

See Joburg from a new angle

PICTURES and images of Johannesburg taken by its corporate geo-informatics unit are a mine of useful information for developers and ordinary citizens alike.

Learn to use GIS maps

JOBURG'S CGIS unit is marking International Geographic Information Systems Day by setting up stands on geographic information systems and its uses.

Survey puts Joburg at the top

THE Empowerdex Service Delivery Index 2009 gives Johannesburg the highest score in the country for delivery of essential services.

Joburg to help other metros

WITH notable service delivery successes to its name, the City is being called on to teach other municipalities its strategies.

Pikitup at work as usual

THE City's refuse collectors will be hard at work on Monday, 10 August, a public holiday, so put your wheelie bins out.

City works to get power back

JOBURG is working hard to get power back after an underground fire wrought havoc on electricity supply across 40 city blocks.

Joburg Water changes drain covers

MANHOLE covers will be made of concrete, giving them no scrap or resale value, as a way of fighting their theft.

Billions poured into water services

OLD pipes are being replaced and water treatment plants are being upgraded - and these are just two of the projects on the go at Joburg Water to improve services to the city.

Joburg raises its tariffs

THOSE who consume more will pay more when it comes to water and electricity as the City strives to use tariffs as an economic instrument to change behaviour.