KwaThema – The construction of a R1-million worth park with an eco-gym is under way in Highland, Ward 78.
This is part of the Lungile Mtshali Developmental Projects, which was initiated in 2014 and focuses on energy efficiency, water and sanitation, wetlands rehabilitation, waste management and greening and landscaping, including the renovation of parks.
The project started on May 13 and is expected to be completed by the end of June.
Project community liaison officer Nandi Shabalala says six people and six subcontractors have been appointed to work on the project.
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“The first phase of cleaning the ground has been completed, we are now planting the trees around the park and paving it.
“So far we haven’t encountered any challenges and we hope to complete it without angry residents disturbing it.
“We hope we will make the deadline and handover the park to the community in record time,” she says.
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Ward 78 Clr Zanele Nyakale says she is happy about the progress of the project this far.
“We urge the residents to take care of the park and protect it from vandalism.
“In recent months, we have seen other parks in other wards being vandalised, which is a big concern for the municipality,” she says.
