Ward 133 councillor Julia Gololo together with stakeholders and community members embarked on a cleanup campaign in Ivory Park on 11 April.
This campaign was the third of its kind in the area and was mainly focused on Freedom Drive and all streets crossing it.
It was undertaken by Johannesburg Roads Agency, Community Work Programme, Metro police, City Parks, Pikitup, residents and the Expanded Public Works Programme.
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Gololo said the initiative was aimed at encouraging community members to take ownership of their infrastructure. “The outcome and response from the community have been positive. This initiative raises awareness and teaches the community to take care of their own environment and infrastructure. It also curbs illegal dumping and helps with pest control,” said Gololo.
Activities of the day included street sweeping, road markings, skoffelling, grass cutting, traffic control and clamping down of illegal car washes. Residents were supplied with gloves, rakes, brooms and refuse bags during the campaign.
Gololo also engaged residents on the importance of taking responsibility for their surroundings. She also thanked the ward inspector Dumisani Khumalo for his good work in the community.
Edited by Beryl Knipe
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