millions in revenue lost
Irate business owners, who have lost 25% of their turnover and millions of rand due to 12 sinkholes in six months in Montague Gardens, have called on the City to speed up repairs to the main road or declare the area a disaster.
The sinkholes which are 200m in length and had underground piping surface from them, barricaded customers from entering their businesses.
Not only have the owners suffered losse but they have been left frustrated with high traffic congestion and an increase in accidents due to a detour.
Experts have warned that repairs and assessments to sinkholes were important to avoid further damage and collapse.
The City has indicated the
