City services

Hursthill substation is on track

THE new substation in Region B, expected to be operating at month-end, will make the frequent power outages in the area a thing of the past.

Rubbish will be collected as usual

PUT out your wheelie bins as usual in April - even on public holidays - as Pikitup will be at work every day except Good Friday.

Jozi visit is 'invigorating'

PROGRESS in the inner city is impressive, particularly regarding the Bus Rapid Transit system. And the edge structures around Beyers Naude Square will be demolished soon.

Joburg will 'rethink' water policy

THE necessary by-laws will be introduced to legalise the use of prepaid water meters, following a ruling by the Supreme Court, says the City.

Water Week aims to save water

WATER is a precious natural resource. During water week, campaigns are held to raise awareness about saving water.

Joburg Water focuses on Ennerdale

ENNERDALE Ext 5 is the latest area to be targeted by the City's water utility in its bid to improve ageing water infrastructure.

Tap water in Jozi is safe

IGNORE an email doing the rounds; it is a hoax, says Joburg Water. Tap water in the city is safe to drink.

Roads agency to close for holidays

THE Johannesburg Roads Agency will close its offices for a week, giving its hard-working staff some time to rest and recuperate.

Customer service centres to close

CUSTOMER service centre staff will have a long weekend over Christmas, but will be working as usual for the rest of the month.

Libraries to close for Christmas

GET your books in for the holidays, as City-operated libraries are closing for Christmas and New Year.

Holiday rubbish will be collected

PIKITUP will run its services as usual over the December holidays, including the public holidays. Only Christmas Day will be a day off for rubbish collectors.

Market plans to build potato tower

YOU can mash them, boil them, fry them, roast them, use them to bake bread, and they're pretty good in salad too. Now the fresh produce market is using them to build a tower.

Joburg's single database

THE City celebrated international Geographic Information Systems Day drawing attention to all the services and information offered to the public.

Fresh produce sector explored

THE state of the fresh produce industry is the subject of a conference being hosted by the City and the Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market. Among other topics discussed will be food price increases.

Job Pathways to alleviate poverty

A NEW skills-based programme is set to help many of the City's unemployed. City officials are confident that adequate training and opportunities will solve this growing problem among the youths of Johannesburg.

Oxford Road collapse investigated

THE Johannesburg Road Agency is conducting a full investigation into the recent collapse of a section on Oxford Road. Meanwhile, the City is advising drivers to use alternative routes.