The Johannesburg Development​ Agency (JDA), the City of Johannesburg's infrastructure implementing agency, is nearing completion of the Johannesburg Water Depot upgrade in Randburg. The project has entered its final close-out phase and will strengthen the operational capacity required to support reliable service delivery to communities. Located in Region C, the depot supports service delivery in Region C and parts of Regions B, D and F. It enables Johannesburg Water to respond more effectively to community needs and improve the reliability of municipal services across the City.

The project has focused on upgrading administration block, three workshop buildings, the standby building, training centre, ablution block and security guard building, together with external works such as paving and landscaping.

A substantial portion of the project has involved upgrading and installing electrical, mechanical, fire-detection, plumbing and ICT services to support a safer, more reliable and efficient working environment.

Building works implemented by the JDA have included painting, tiling, suspended ceilings and carpentry. External infrastructure improvements have included paving, water pipelines, sewer lines, stormwater infrastructure and drainage. The scope has also included roof waterproofing and painting, bird-proofing, air-conditioning installations and upgrades to various building services.

Current close-out activities include final ceiling works, painting, paving and minor external works, together with the completion of outstanding electrical, mechanical and plumbing work.

Testing and commissioning of building services are also being finalised, together with the issuing of the required Certificates of Compliance. Overall project progress is above 89%, with several components completed or substantially complete.

The project team is undertaking deep cleaning and final housekeeping in preparation for securing the facility and returning it to operational use. Furniture is ready for delivery and assembly once the remaining building works are complete. Audio-visual equipment will be installed after the construction works and final inspections have been concluded.

Written by Elias Nkabinde
12/10/2026

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