Well here we are in September and how the time has flown since my election to Ward Councillor of Ward 22. During this time I have undergone a huge learning curve and the diversity of the ward and its dynamics are truly amazing.
The issue of the Tiffany’s intersection is on-going and I have written to the Department of Transport at the Provincial Legislature to highlight the dangerous situation that prevails at this site. Our local municipality have acknowledged the situation that prevails but the on-going problem of who owns the road is what is hampering a resolution to this highly emotive situation. I will continue to escalate the situation and keep you, the public, appraised.
The issue regarding the on-going use of shark nets as opposed to the new technology of drum lines has been raised with the municipality who have advised that the Sharks Board has been approached and will be doing a presentation to the next full council. This is good news indeed for the environmentalists among us.
For the residents of Palm Lakes Estate, sorry about the inconvenience of the road works which are on-going to and from your estate but I am sure the upgraded road which will be forthcoming will be worth it in the long run. The contract is for approximately four months and is well underway with some sections already completed. More good news on this project is that there have been work opportunities created for some 20 locals with the possibility of more over the life of the project. Not bad for someone from Gauteng who supposedly did not know where Tinley Manor was? The residents of Marchand Crescent must be happy to see that their road is to be resurfaced in the next week or so with a plan to finally tar this road in the next financial year. This has been an on-going source of irritation for about 10 years, good news indeed.
Congratulations to the Salt Rock Neighbourhood Watch on the introduction of their MAD (Making a Difference) programme which they have launched on a monthly basis with some 40 domestic workers and gardeners attending the first two sessions each time. The participants and the local SAPS members who are involved are having a whale of a time and certainly sharing in some valuable crime prevention tips. Please encourage your friends and neighbours to attend so that we can make a meaningful difference to crime prevention in our area.
Until the next time.
