Armed with a pick, a spade, some asphalt and loads of determination, Hilton resident has Gill Bure stepped in to repair potholes along St Michaels Road in Winterskloof. In the face of a 10 day long battle against the ongoing lack of water supply water in the area Gill remains proactive.
The pothole pictured here took one bag of asphalt to fill. Gill plans to fix more potholes and estimates that some of the bigger ones will require six bags of asphalt. Her method is to scratch away all the loose stones and some more, creating and upturned mushroom shape so some of the new fill extends underneath the remaining solid road surface.
Gill also says, 'If any other ladies decide to muck in and mend the potholes they dodge daily, I have three handy tips to share which may make the job easier:
1. Tie back your hair.
2. Wear gloves.
3. Get a stamper.'
Gill is actively informing and encouraging other residents to join in and follow her example and improve road safety.