They were forced to collect water from a downstairs tap and carry it upstairs in buckets.<\/p>\n The GCN visited the metro-run flats to talk to the residents, who said that the water problems had begun almost a year ago, when solar geysers were installed.<\/p> \u201cSince the geysers were installed we have had continuous water interruptions and, for the past four months, we haven\u2019t had hot water,\u201d said one resident.<\/p>\n Residents claim they have spoken to the property\u2019s management, however, their worries and complaints are often ignored.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want new management,\u201d said several residents.<\/p>\n The GCN contacted ward councillor Ashley Rutherford, as well as the metro, to determine when water would be restored to the flats.<\/p>\n \u201cThe problem was due to water pressure which was too low to reach the 10 flats on the first floor, so the water valve was replaced,” Rutherford said.<\/p>\n ”The technicians’ investigation revealed that the other people inside had water.<\/p>\n \u201cIt now seems that the problem was actually at the back of the complex, where the flats are, which are not supplied from Mocke Street.\u201d<\/p>\n Residents reported that water has since been restored to the flats.<\/p>\n The metro had not responded at the time of publication.<\/p>\n Other articles you may be interested in:<\/strong><\/p>\n Trenches still lying open<\/a><\/p>\n Primrose pothole continues to grow<\/a><\/p>\n Some Marlands roads un-drivable \u2013 say residents<\/a><\/p>\n The state of Lambton\u2019s fire hydrants<\/a><\/p>\n Night-shift cleaning brigades move into more CBDs<\/a><\/p>\n Wise winter warming<\/a><\/p>\n World-class transport management centre opens<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"First](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2016\/04\/IMG_9048_74631.jpg\")
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