Many hands at Boksburg Lake clean up
The volunteers collected about 100 black bags of debris.
Residents came out in their numbers to help the Rotary Club of Boksburg clean up Boksburg Lake on World Water Day, which is annually celebrated on March 22.
The clean-up was held in association with Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Armour and Cleaner River.
About 100 community members, including representatives from Woodlands International College, Hoërskool Dr EG Jansen, Sunward Park Christian Academy, Hoërskool Voortrekker, Girl Guides and Urban Ruins, joined the initiative.
and Tayla Howard, Jemma van der Poel and Clair Downing from the
Woodlands Interact Club helped to clean the Boksburg Lake.
After the volunteers were screened for Covid-19 at around 10am, they began to pick up litter at the lake. They collected about 100 black bags of debris. The club is going to recycle glass and plastic objects.
According to Derek Fox, Rotary Club of Boksburg president, due to the dire state of the lake, they decided to roll up their sleeves and take matters into their own hands.
“Rotary intended to run a project in support of World Water Day and encourage concern for our precious troubled environment.
“This was done with great success, and we’re thankful for that. The turnout was fantastic,” Fox said. The president expressed his gratitude to sponsors and those who took part in the clean-up. “I would like to thank sponsors, such as SPAR Boksburg, Auction Boys, AECI water division, Emperors Palace and a resident, Tannie Sarie.
“We’re also grateful that Talfryn Harris cleared two truckloads of rubble debris and palm leaves from the park with a vehicle sponsored by Woodstock Plants. He also put all recyclable items in the recycle containers,” Fox added. “Unfortunately, we could not clean the edge of the lake because we don’t have equipment to do it. Maybe a company can help in thisregard.” Ward 32 councillor Marius de Vos said he is happy to see that community members came to clean the lake.
“I would like to thank everybody who was involved withthe clean-up session. I’m deeply
concerned about the state of the Boksburg Lake as it isn’t being maintained. About R22-million was spent on improvements at the lake; however, I can’t seeany value for money due to the lack of maintenance. The grass is overgrown and the water is toxic. I have received numerous complaints about a stench coming from the lake. “Residents of Sunward Park can even smell it on a windy day,” de Vos pointed out. For more information about the Rotary Club of Boksburg, contact Fox on 082 886 0651.
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