City procures equipment to maintain vegetation
“Our depot staff is the backbone of our operations, and they must be well-equipped to meet the needs of our communities and environment.”
The City of Ekurhuleni announced a significant investment in the maintenance and beautification of public spaces.
The MMC Environmental Resources and Waste Management, Leshaka Manamela, inspected specialised grass-cutting and tree-pruning equipment worth R10m, which was delivered to the Boksburg Depot.
Manamela was accompanied by the acting head of the Department for Environmental Resources and Waste Management, Phakamile Mbengashe, and the senior management of the parks and cemeteries division.
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The newly procured equipment includes 395 brush cutters, 200 chain saws, 15 self-propelled walk-behind mowers, 80 pole pruners, 20 leaf blowers and two Skid Steer Loaders.
The MMC emphasised the importance of building a capable state.
“We are committed to empowering our staff and ensuring they have the tools necessary to maintain our city’s green spaces effectively.
“By building up our internal capacity, we are reducing our reliance on external contractors and tenders, ensuring that the City of Ekurhuleni can deliver quality services directly to our residents in a manner that is financially sustainable and creates long-term employment.”
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He stated that this investment is a step towards creating a more self-sufficient and responsive parks and cemeteries service.
“Our depot staff is the backbone of our operations, and they must be well-equipped to meet the needs of our communities and environment.”
The City of Ekurhuleni urges all residents to report any incidents of overgrown grass and trees to the call centre on 0860 543 000.
