UIP maintains uMhlanga’s ‘green vibe’
Last week members of the UIP carefully removed the indigenous plants at the corner of Lighthouse Road and Ridge Road, and replanted them at a temporary location.
DURBAN would not be Durban without the iconic beautiful greenery and landscaping that the community has become accustomed to.
That is why the Umhlanga Urban Improvement Precinct (UIP) has taken the initiative to save the vegetation in light of the municipality’s electricity upgrade project.
Last week members of the UIP carefully removed the indigenous plants at the corner of Lighthouse Road and Ridge Road, and replanted them on the opposite verge, where they will temporarily remain until the upgrade project has been completed.
“The local aloes and grasses, along with the rocks were moved to the opposite verge in order to prevent the loss or waste of landscaping in the area. Our aim is to keep uMhlanga beautiful and clean, and that is exactly why we took on this initiative,” said De Wet Geldenhuys, of the UIP.
According to Geldenhuys, new landscaping would not only be costly, but it would take two to three months for the new vegetation to grow into its surroundings.
“These plants have been here for ages and are the ideal size. Once they are returned to their intended spot the area will look exactly natural and undisturbed,” he said.
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