Paterson Park development in Norwood nears its completion
Norwood – The park boasts a natural look with new recreational features for outdoor activities.
The construction of the four hectares Paterson Park in Norwood is well underway and City of Johannesburg’s custodian of green spaces, City Parks, said only a few sites still need to be completed.
The construction work at the park commenced on the 14 April 2016 and according to the entity, the first phase of heavy construction works are complete.
The park boasts a natural look with newly constructed water streams flowing through it, fully landscaped and planted with pathways, play areas and two pedestrian bridges across the stream.
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The main contractor, Murray and Dickson Construction, was primarily contracted to upgrade the stormwater infrastructure to comply with current stormwater management plans.
Rochelle Paul, the project coordinator for Paterson Park development from Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, said the short, street park is now complete and has been handed over to the region.
Paul said Paterson Park is also complete, however, there is still an establishment period which will run up until 23 April.
“Thereafter, this portion will also be handed over to the region,” said Paul.
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“We have already launched a short street park, which is open to the public.
“Paterson Park, however, cannot be officially opened yet as there are other entities that are still busy with construction on the stormwater so it’s not safe for the public. We do not have an exact date as to when the other entities will complete their construction so we are still waiting for them to advise.”
Details: City Parks 011 712 6722.
