The Department of Public Works (DPW) kick-started its dedication to creating a safe and inspiring environment for the community.
They shifted their focus from reacting to issues to being proactive in their approach to building maintenance and repair.
While there is pressure to save money, they prioritise periodic scheduled building maintenance to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
Ward 100 Clr Johannes Bekker said, “I believe with creativity and innovation, we can find cost-effective solutions that do not compromise the safety and well-being of our community.
“I am pleased with the new approach DPW initiated in Ward 100.”
The team comprises young women and men from the community taught new skills in building maintenance. This is the second project in six months to improve government buildings in Ward 100.
Bekker emphasised creating opportunities for unemployed residents is equally important to him and this collaboration with DPW increases the morale of the residents.
“More than 20 women are working on the project and not one is scared of the intense labour involved with maintenance work. They paint roofs, clear overgrown areas, tile bathrooms and upgrade the buildings with new layers of paint.
“Empowering women in Ward 100 is crucial because it not only promotes gender equality and social justice but also drives organisational success by harnessing diverse perspectives, talents, and skills,” said Bekker.
