The MMC for Economic Development, councillor Leah Knott, Ward 71 and 85 councillors, the Regional Director and Region C officials, recently embarked on an oversight visit to address some delayed service delivery issues.
The purpose of the tour was to note and address concerns raised by councillors about long-outstanding service delivery issues within the area.
Some of the issues raised included the reconstruction of a collapsed bridge, potholes, scaffolding, infringement of by-laws in conservation areas, pedestrian safety and illegal electricity connections in Grobler Park Extensions 14 and 26.
As a result of the feedback given on the subject of pedestrian safety, a pedestrian crossing with signage was installed on Albertina Sisulu Drive, to ensure the safety of Princess residents crossing this busy road.
“I am particularly impressed by the JRA’s quick response in addressing issues raised on this oversight visit. The swift action taken here reflects the commitment that city officials have towards residents and service delivery with pride. I would like to make specific mention of Erick Tshikudu from JRA. He has really gone the extra mile,” Leah said.
Other issues of vagrancy and crime were raised by residents who live near to the Bert Close Nature Trail. Residents have offered to pay for gates at two points along the trail so that access control can be enforced after hours. This gesture will help to speed up the city’s response and the Joburg Property Company will be able to install the gates as soon as the money is raised.
According to Leah, these oversight visits remain an important element of the City’s strategy of providing services to the people of Johannesburg and assisting councillors on the ground with addressing the serious backlog in service delivery left behind by the previous administration.
This week’s site visit has helped jump-start some of the short-term solutions needed while working towards long-term solutions.
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