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<br>Winter is coming, and the Recreation and Parks Department is working hard to mitigate the challenges that come with the colder months.
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<strong>More than 10 000 items of water and sanitation infrastructure vandalised or stolen costing residents R12m</strong></a>
<br>Persistent incidents of vandalism and theft are costing residents millions of rands and posing a significant challenge to the City’s efficient operation of water and sanitation services.
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<br>In an assertive move to bolster safety measures at City Rental Units, the City’s Human Settlements Mayoral Committee Member, Councillor Carl Pophaim has joined law enforcement agencies on the ground in Lavender Hill in a ridealong to drive awareness that teamwork can help flush out criminals and unlawful occupiers in public housing.
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Spine Road Drop-off upgrade begins | The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate will start upgrading the Spine Road Drop-off facility on Wednesday, 15 May 2024. During this time, the public may experience delays when visiting the site. | <p>The upgrade project involves maintenance to the surface of the ramp and installation of edge protectors or barricades for the protection of drop-off users. This is to ensure the safety of our residents while they are dropping off their waste items. <br></p><p><span><figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Spine%20Road%20Drop-off%20upgrade%20begins.jpg" alt="" style="width:949px;" /></figure></span>The upgrade is expected to last about seven weeks. During this time, the facility will remain operational, but users may experience some delays and disruptions. Residents can use alternative drop-off sites to avoid these possible delays. Swartklip and Schaapkraal facilities are the closest alternatives, however a full list of the City's drop-off sites can be found <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/SW_Drop-off%20_Table_and_Operating_Times.pdf">here</a>. Please do not resort to dumping.</p><p>We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time. The City of Cape Town remains committed to providing efficient waste management services to its residents. <br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>End</strong><br></p> | 2024-05-15T22:00:00Z | | | | | | | 1 | | | |
Urban Mobility team works tirelessly to clean catch pit systems ahead of winter | The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate is dedicated to maintaining and ensuring the cleanliness of catch pit infrastructure as part of its efforts to prepare for winter. | <span><p></p></span><p>With the winter season approaching, the teams are actively involved in measures to mitigate flooding. Various cleaning methods are employed, including the use of truck-mounted jetting and vacuum machines to tackle extreme cases where stormwater pipes are clogged with soil, debris, and solid waste that are illegally dumped into the system.</p><p>Regular cleaning is essential to prevent the stormwater drains from overflowing and causing roads to flood. This task is undertaken diligently throughout the year across the city.</p><span><figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"><img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_3420.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:951px;" /> </figure></span><span><p>In addition to mechanical cleaning, manual labour plays a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness of catch pits. Teams, such as those in Capri, undertake daily cleaning of catch pits.</p><p> </p><p>'Yesterday, we successfully cleaned 31 catch pits in the Noordhoek area alone. These ongoing efforts are vital in addressing blockages within the system and will ensure that flooding, as a result of blocked storm water drains, is prevented. As residents, we must be mindful of what goes down these drains as it comes back to affect us when these passageways are blocked and water dams our roads affecting driving conditions and our safety.</p><p> </p>
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<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_3380.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:944px;" /> </figure></span><p>'Our Urban Mobility directorate is committed to ensuring the smooth operation of drainage systems across the City, safeguarding communities from the adverse effects of rainfall events during winter,' said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>End</strong></p><p><br></p> | 2024-05-15T22:00:00Z | | | | | | | 1 | | | |
New dawn: Sod turned at Bonteheuwel Infill housing project | There is something special about turning the sod of a new housing development | <p></p><span><p>'There is something special about turning the sod of a new housing development – it is a tangible action of our desire to bring dignity through human settlements delivery. So I am thrilled to be in Bonteheuwel today for the sod turning of this exciting new, well-located project. We will continue to do everything in our power to ensure the project is completed as soon as possible. </p>
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<img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/DSC_3729.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:901px;" /> </figure></span><p>'I look forward to visiting the project soon to hand over the keys to these houses to the new residents. We want to send a clear message: the City is committed to its housing projects and will not tolerate any form of extortion or criminality. We are ensuring that we will deliver to the people of Cape Town. The City is on a mission to create many new homeowners. One project at a time, we are building Cape Town, together,' said Councillor Pophaim.</p><p> </p><p>As with all City projects, qualifying beneficiaries are objectively assessed in terms of the Housing Needs Register and the City's Allocation Policy, which is an objective tool, within a fair and independent process.<br></p><span><div class="image-gallery-slider img-gal-1" id="img-gal-1" data-slide="1" data-slides="3" style="height:493.5px;"><div class="image-gallery-content" style="height:414px;">
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