Boksburg SPCA needs assistance to rebuild inspectorate flat

There has been no progress in fixing or rebuilding the Boksburg SPCA’s inspectorate flat, owned by the metro, that was damaged by a tree that fell onto the building.

This follows an accident on Campbell Road on the morning of June 25 last year.
At the time, EMPD spokesperson Constable Deliwe Ndlovu said a truck driver drove into a tree, causing it to fall on a municipal building rented by the Boksburg SPCA. It is believed the truck driver, who sustained slight injuries, lost control of the vehicle due to the wet weather.

According to the Boksburg SPCA manager, Vicky Finnemore, the society has not received communication from the metro regarding plans on what will happen to the flat, frequently used by after-hour staff.
“We would like to restore or rebuild the flat because we’re struggling without it. Our inspectors live outside town in places such as Kempton Park, meaning they now have to drive a long way to assist sick or

injured animals. We’re also spending a lot of money on petrol,” she said.

Finnemore said the structure is old and was functional for several decades.

The manager added that the SPCA does not have the funds to repair or rebuild the flat and would appreciate help from construction companies.

“It is just a big room. The foundation is already there,” said Finnemore.

Other driver speaks out
The other driver, who wished to remain anonymous, said then that he was on his way to work in his GWM H5 at about 07:15 in the morning.
“I was driving from the SPCA entrance in the direction of St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls. When I drove around the corner in my lane, the truck bumped me.

“I can’t remember anything else until I woke up a few minutes later and saw I was in an accident and had been knocked off the bridge.

“After struggling to get out of the car, I noted the scene. I saw that the truck was over the side of the road and drove into a tree. The paramedic examined me, and I was taken to the hospital.
“The doctor was concerned that I injured my back, so he sent me for X-rays and a CT scan.

“I was discharged from the hospital later that day with whiplash and a few injuries. I am still recovering from the injuries,” said the Dayanglen resident.
The Boksburg Advertiser noted the guardrail that was damaged in the accident has not been fixed.

The publication still awaits comment from the metro.

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