Rubbish pile-up on Broadway raises ire of residents
Last week ward councillor, Shontel de Boer, addressed some of those concerns including overflowing bins which hadn't been emptied in weeks.
BINS overflowing with rubbish, e-hailing drivers using public parking as an informal rank and general delinquency were just some of the concerns raised by residents regarding the upper half of Swapo Road (Broadway).
Last week ward councillor, Shontel de Boer, addressed some of those concerns including overflowing bins which hadn’t been emptied in weeks.
“It has generally been a problem near the Durban North Methodist Church going upwards towards Kenneth Kaunda Road (Northway) in recent weeks. That is due to the fact the contract for streetsweepers in the area has expired. I believe the City is working on renewing contracts and in the meantime I’ve contacted Durban Solid Waste (DSW) to assist which they did last week.
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“As a result of the overflowing bins, the flower beds at the traffic circle and around that area which were meticulously cared for by Enviro Fixers Durban North and the municipality have items of rubbish scattered through the plants. What is also of concern is that someone has been placing plastic bottles in between street signs or wedging pieces of rubbish into the top of metal pole stands on the roundabouts,” she explained.
Speaking on concerns over e-hailing taxis using the parking as an informal rank, de Boer said she has sought assistance from Metro Police.
“People have complained about people washing their cars there and using the space as a rank which isn’t legal. Besides contacting Metro Police I’ve also contacted the Roads Department to ask if there is a suitable space that could accommodate the e-hailing taxi drivers that would be convenient for them as well. No suitable spot has been found as yet,” she said.
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