Another tree bites the dust
Council workers are focusing on numerous areas in Alberton which needs their attention.
RANDHART – A fully grown tree was being cut in Sarah Crescent, Randhart by council workers on October 18 before the supervisors stopped the process and took their machinery.
The very same night the tree fell over onto the road, blocking the way for residents to get to their homes, as the crescent is a one way.
The family whose home was being renovated did not stay on the property but somehow they were charged R20 000 for water. A pipe had burst by the tree’s roots. Thankfully R10 000 was deducted in the interim.
Around January or February the family put in a request for the tree to be removed because of the roots causing problems, it was never done until the tree finally fell over after workers cut down the tree illegally.
The family removed the tree in their own capacity and put it on the side of the pavement where the park is. “We never get any assistance from the municipality and then they say there are no funds and the trucks are broken.
“The workers leave a mess after they have eaten and then I, as a resident, must go clean after them. The jobs are five minute jobs and never done properly,” said one residents.
The council members said that they are going into numerous areas up until the end of the year and are focusing on certain areas which need the attention.
There will also be an investigation to find out who it was that cut the tree without any authorisation to do so and they will be charged according to the bylaws.
