Joined effort initiated to clean up wetland
The clean-up operation included collecting trash with their hands on the muddy grounds around the park in an attempt to keep the area and wetland clean, turning the area more into a comfortable and sustainable vicinity for animals.
The Parkdene/Cinderella CPF (Sector 3) collaborated with St Dominics Catholic School for Girls 2nd Boksburg (St Michael’s) Scout Group and the residents to clean up a wetland in the vicinity of the Bokkie Park on September 21.
While most South Africans basked in the Saturday’s morning sun, preparing themselves for the big South Africa vs New Zealand Rugby World Cup match, the clean-up participants were around the Bokkie Park at around 8am to begin with their task.
The project was made more effective by skips (waste containers) that were donated. Team members were also sponsored with drinking water to make their huge effort bearable.
Dean Myburgh, vice chairman of the Sector 3 CPF, encouraged the community to join the initiative to keep the area clean.
“This is an ongoing process, and the beginning of many to come. We will in the future be doing regular clean-ups through the Cinderella, Parkdene and Farrar Park neigbourhood, to keep the suburbs clean, and we urge the residents to participate in these clean-ups.
“We’ll be able to get a lot more done if more people are prepared to get involved. These clean-up projects are not for our benefit only, but for the benefit of the whole community.
“It’s about keeping a wetland clean, preserving it and protecting animal life. We should all stand together to protect the environment.
“To prevent people from dumping their trash on the road, we want to approach the council in assisting with putting bins along the main road, Hertzog Street, as some people will leave their ‘lunch’ right on the road,”said Myburgh.
He also expressed his concerns about illegal dumping.
“In the field we found rubbish, broken glass bottles and rubble. We also found dead animals dumped while cleaning up. This is definitely a concern; it also poses a health risk.
“Thank you to all our sponsors and to everybody else who participated in the clean-up and contributed to making the day a success.”
He encouraged the residents to keep their areas clean, and to report illegal dumping to the CPF.
