The city has embarked on an eight-month project to rehabilitate the Emmarentia top dam.
The capital expenditure project hopes to improve and re-engineer the site in the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens.
The Emmarentia Residents Association says, “After many, many years of delays the project to repair the top dam, below Marks Park, has started. The initial project also aimed to repair the middle dam but numerous delays have meant that the project is now smaller and not so ambitious and less costly for the city.”
Work to be carried out includes:
- Desilting of the upper dam
- Removal of vegetation
- Construction of a slipway
- New dam embankment
- Construction of a sand trap
Ward 88 councillor Nicolene Jonker wishes to alert residents about the construction work at Emmarentia’s top dam.
“To ensure everyone’s safety, especially our furry friends and fellow pedestrians, runners, and cyclists, we urge you to take note of the following guidelines.”
Dog Owners
- Keep your dogs on leashes beyond the marked points.
- Respect designated areas for construction and construction vehicles.
Pedestrians, Runners, and Cyclists
- Exercise caution while navigating near construction zones.
- Stay vigilant for heavy machinery and construction vehicles.
Follow designated paths and avoid restricted areas.
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