GALLERY: WRA prevents soil erosion and swamps in greenbelt
WELTEVREDENPARK – Welridge Residents Association stacked rocks along the greenbelt to prevent soil erosion and swamps.
The Welridge Residents’ Association (WRA) is working hard on a project to prevent soil erosion and swamps in the greenbelt in Weltevreden Park.
Hence, they have put a stack of rocks along the riverbanks.
WRA member Andrew Niewenhuizen who is in charge of this project said, “Stacking of rocks was done to force the storm-water to flow in a certain direction and prevent the creation of a swamp.”
He added this would also help, “prevent the soil from erosion and create a regulated river flow for the greenbelt, that starts in Cock Spur Road and ends in Jim Fouché”.
Niewenhuizen is also in charge of the maintenance of the greenbelt and ensures that weeds and grass is cut regularly.
He also added the maintenance of the greenbelt prevents the area from becoming a hideout for criminals and also ensures the area remains beautiful.
WRA communications manager Mandy Martins said the maintenance has decreased crime levels in the area, and it creates an open space for dog-walkers.
Ward 126 councillor Mike Tonkin said he thinks the project is a good way of preventing possible problems for residents living close to the river.
“I am sure this project will take the pressure of the erosion process and create a safer environment for residents,” said Tonkin.
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