Metro partners with private sector to rehabilitate Centurion Lake
MMC for Corporate and Shared Services Dana Wannenburg emphasises the importance of community involvement in this project.
The Tshwane metro has made strides in environmental preservation with the launch of the Centurion Lake rehabilitation initiative.
The project aims to restore one of the region’s iconic landmarks while enhancing the health of local waterways.
MMC for Corporate and Shared Services Dana Wannenburg said the initiative will see the installation of an innovative litter trap designed to prevent waste and debris from entering the Hennops River.
He said the river is a crucial water source which ultimately feeds into the Hartbeesporrt Dam, and provides drinking water to countless residents.
“By intercepting litter at its source, the project not only beautifies Centurion Lake but also improves water quality, promoting the overall well-being of the community.
“A standout feature of this initiative is the Irene Litter Diversion Method and this approach will utilise the natural flow of the river to efficiently capture wastewater, ensuring that debris is collected before it can cause further harm downstream,” said Wannenburg.
He said the suitable solution has garnered support from various partners including Outsurance and Hennops Revival.
Wannenburg emphasised the importance of community involvement in this project.
“We encourage residents and businesses to join us in maintaining the cleanliness of Centurion Lake and Hennops River.
“Together, we can ensure these natural spaces remain beautiful for future generations.”
Tarryn Johnston of Hennops Revival said they are grateful to Outsurance for stepping up and financially enabling the metro to complete the trap installation.
“We hope that it works and reduces the amount of municipal waste that is washed down during the floods.
“Hennops Revival was able to pay for the initial pilot phase through our partnership with Cummins Water Works, as well as labour costs to dig holes and clear trenches through other corporate partners at the end of last year,” said Johnston.
She said her organisation also donated all of their previous traps’ steel cables to the metro.
Johnston explained that no one would be able to stop all the waste in one place because of the volumes of waste coming down.
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