The summer season brings with it increased water temperature levels and as such increases the presence of the invasive water plants in the water bodies.
According to metro spokesperson, Themba Gadebe, therefore, in addition to the watermaster machine purchased by the City almost 10 years ago, the metro has resolved to boost the water body maintenance equipment by investing in a 12-seater speed boat.
“The use of the boat will help the City to efficiently and effectively attend to water bodies maintenance issues as and when required,” said Gadebe.
“The speed boat is equipped with a 200-litre herbicide spraying unit designed to spray aquatic invasive plants such as water hyacinth, Mexican lilies, water grass and many others found in the water bodies and shorelines.
He said the water invasive plants predominantly grow in the City’s water bodies such as the Kleinfontein Dam, Middle Lake, Civic Lake and Homestead Dam in Benoni, Jan Smuts Dam in Brakpan, Murray Park Dam in Springs, Victoria Lake in Germiston and all other small water bodies around the City.
“Furthermore, in an effort to ensure efficient clearing of all the city’s water bodies, the city has employed the services of the dedicated staff members comprising of seven wetland attendants and two watermaster operators.”
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