The suburb of Windsor East got a little tender loving care as streets were cleaned and compliances were checked.
On 25 August, a joint visit with Metro, Environmental Health Department, Emergency Management Services, Pikitup, Citizen Relations and Urban Management, as well as the police, saw dozens of street corners cleared of large amounts of rubbish.
Much of Windsor East, which falls under Ward 98, is known for its dilapidated buildings, but the decay and rubbish move far past boundary walls. Busy streets are littered with waste that ranges from rubbish, discarded household items and rubble.
The suburb is a hub of activity from sunrise to sunset, with people walking through the streets being subjected to this mess.
The Integrated Visible Service Delivery team cleaned up the streets and ensured that businesses are compliant with health and safety codes.
Manager of Citizen Relations and Urban Management, Auriel Kobola said, “We are really trying to make sure that Ward 98 is taken care of, we get a lot of complaints regarding the state of the area but we also rely on residents to help us keep the streets clean.”
Notoriously poorly run businesses were visited, with some premises being in a shocking condition. Those not meeting health and safety standards were issued with warnings.
During the visit, displaced people were allowed to remove their personal items, but anything left behind was thrown into the rubbish truck. Strange items such as mannequins, medical moon boots, teddy bears and premix baking products were uncovered.
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