Durban North residents take matters into their own hands
Residents said the overgrown bushes were a security threat.
LOCAL councillor Shaun Ryley this week said he was thrilled with the number of people who turned up to take part in the cleaning up of Bridgevale Valley situated on Prospect Hall Road.
This, despite the cold and a slight drizzle. The clean-up took place on Saturday. Three years ago residents told the Northglen News that the overgrown bush makes the area a haven for vagrants and possible criminal activity.
Two weeks ago the residents remained concerned saying, “The overgrown bushes are a security threat to all of us. People used to use the space to walk their dogs or jog but now it’s used as a hide out spot for criminals,” said Carri Lambert who worked closely with Ryley and other residents to not only organise the clean-up but also to cut down overgrown vegetation and pick up litter in the open space on Saturday.
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Durban Solid Waste (DSW) removed the cleared vegetation.
“I would like to extend a massive thank you to the residents who joined the clean up as well as the eThekwini staff members. It was encouraging to see so many members of the community turn out in support of the clean-up especially with the poor weather,” said Ryley.
He went on to say the aim is not just to clean the space but to make something of it. He said even they are hoping the Bridgevale Valley can be turned into a Durban North indigenous garden with cycling and running tracks.
“We need to reclaim our open spaces and make use of them and this is the perfect way to do it. I hope that there will be more of these events and that community members continue to show support,” he added.
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