Bunny Park open again
The Bunny Park, in Pretoria Road, reopened its gates to the public on March 2.
The park was initially reopened on December 4 but had to close again due to Covid-19 protocol implementations.
In line with level one, not more than 250 people will be permitted into the park at any given time and all Covid-19 protocols must be adhered to at the gate.
The park is open Monday to Sunday from 9am to 4pm.
Putfontein Road rubbish
The metro has committed to sending a team to investigate the waste removal issue along Putfontein Road, following concerns raised by residents and motorists about the state of waste accumulation.
The metro is in the process of appointing new contractors “who can meet their service delivery standards”, to take care of waste removal in this area.
Waste is only collected in one place due to metro waste trucks not being able to gain access elsewhere but the metro said this is no reason the waste should be left to pile up, as shown in photographs received from residents and motorists.
The metro would provide feedback on the issue once they have made their assessment.
Northmead water tower
The Ekurhuleni metro acknowledges the delay in the completion of the Northmead water tower, which was earmarked for completion in September.
A new deadline has been set for December. Covid-19 played a role in the delay of the project and the metro is taking the necessary actions to ensure the tower is complete as soon as feasibly possible.
The project started in May 2018 and it is expected to be the biggest water tower in Ekurhuleni once completed.
The metro apologised for any inconvenience caused by the numerous delays.
Karachi Court leaks
The metro has noted various plumbing issues at these council-owned flats in Actonville, saying that budget constraints have caused delays in maintenance requests.
Morgan Padachy, who lives at Karachi Court, said seven flats have leaks that have damaged walls and tiles.
“We have been to the council but have been offered no help.
All we get is stories that there is no funds to get someone to come to fix the mess,” the resident said.
According to the metro, the Human Settlements Department is aware of numerous problems relating to the condition of plumbing at council rental properties.
The department is reprioritising its budget to attend to some of the maintenance issues.
Library service under level one
The Ekurhuleni metro will continue to offer limited library services due to Covid-19 level one restrictions.
Community members will be informed when full services resume to all the libraries in the metro.
The metro said that currently, all the libraries do allow patrons to come in per appointment to browse and select their books or study material.
Libraries are also offering additional services, which are computer and auxiliary services where patrons will be allowed to use computers for printing and photocopying of any library material they may want to print or copy.
The facility will be limited to take in specified numbers of patrons as per the gazetted regulations and the size of the library concerned.”
The metro highlighted that this will be done to maintain the required social distancing inside the libraries to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Patrons are also most welcomed to contact their nearest local library to arrange for the service they require.
The drop and collect service is still allowed and will continue to be provided as well as allowing students and learners to study.
The children section in the libraries will be closed.
For more information on library services, residents may contact the nearest library or email info.libraries@ekurhuleni.gov.za
(Information: Zweli Dlamini, City of Ekurhuleni spokesperson).
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