Getting rid of illegal dumpsites child’s play
TWO cities have found the answer to their illegal dumping woes – they’re turning them into playgrounds.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has already pumped R4.5-million into creating new parks for its children – five of which were illegal dumpsites.
Deputy executive mayor Mongameli Bobani said the city was trying to arrest its illegal dumping problem by turning sites into much-needed playgrounds.
“During the last financial year, we’ve developed seven parks in historically disadvantaged areas at a cost of R4.5million. Five of these were illegal dumping hotspots and now they are heavily used as recreational facilities.
“Development includes fencing with durable plasticcoated fences‚ the installation of outdoor gyms‚ grass laying‚ pathways‚ mini soccer‚ basketball and netball courts, as well as the planting of trees.”
Port Elizabeth’s coastal counterpart‚ Durban, has identified 100 sites to be transformed into parks. — TMG