Estcourt’s flaws and shortcomings were vocalised when residents united in their call for government to urgently intervene in a town that has been called ‘a mess’.
Listening to these complaints at a community meeting held on October 23 at the Estcourt Golf Club were Ravi Pillay (MEC for Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs) and Yunus Carrim (National Council of Provinces chairperson of the Select Committee on Finance).
Described as a platform for residents to raise their concerns about business retention and development, as well as general concerns, the meeting was attended by less than 30 people.
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The MEC learnt that a threat to business retention in Estcourt is water security.
The closure of Clover because of inadequate water supply and the threat of other major industries following suit had the MEC visibly upset.
Ward 10 Councillor Edith Lite appealed to the MEC to intervene in making Estcourt a conducive environment to do business in.
Thereafter, the meeting was open for comments and questions from the residents, and they did not hold back.
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