Have your say on Bruma, Jukskei
A ward 118 public meeting will take place at Athlone High School for Girls on August 22 at 6pm.
Clr Alison van der Molen urged residents to attend the meeting. She and other ward committee members will provide feedback on what they have done over the past few months.
A public participation process regarding council’s plans for Bruma Lake will follow.
CoJ’s environment, infrastructure and services department intends to apply for a water use licence to be submitted to the Department of Water Affairs to obtain authorisation for the lake’s rehabilitation.
The project involves filling the lake and reinstating the stream through reshaping the lake basin. This involves impeding or diverting the flow of water in the water course, altering the bed, banks and characteristics of the watercourse.
Officials will explain their plans to the public at the meeting on August 22. Residents can raise concerns and bring queries to the fore.
The community has until September 30 to comment on City of Johannesburg’s (CoJ) intention to fill Bruma Lake and reinstate the stream.
To comment or object on the city’s plan to fill the lake and reinstate the stream contact Mr Daniel Masemola.
To ensure you are identified as an interested and affected party, submit your name, contact details, information and interest in the matter in writing to City of Johannesburg, PO Box 1049, Johannesburg, 2000 or 118 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, 2017.
Contact Mr Masemola on 011 587-4270 or e-mail Danielmas@joburg.org.za
