This week, we look back at the Advertiser’s October 13, 2006, edition.
Clean Sweep
The new city manager is sweeping away the complaints of Springsites by implementing a major clean-up project backed by the mayor.
Patrick Flusk, with DA councillors Martinha Steyn and Jackie Reilly, are embarking on an extensive project to clean areas of Springs that have been neglected or poorly maintained.
After being inundated with complaints from the community, councillors took Flusk on a tour of Springs last Friday, whereby key areas were targeted for the project.
These include the Springs railway station, taxi rank, war memorial and various other areas where illegal dumping takes place.
Companies around Nuffield, for instance, have constantly complained about illegal dumping, but the council has offered no help.
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“I am constantly told there are not enough funds,” said Steyn.
“As for the railway station and taxi rank, I was informed a contractor was appointed to ensure these areas are kept clean, but nothing seems to have come of this.”
Various companies have agreed to work with the Springs Chamber of Commerce and Industry and are expected to begin the project in early November.
The companies have the mayor’s support to clean and maintain the roads stretching from Cowles Street along Witt Road up to the N17 off-ramp.
While subcontractors will be responsible for cleaning and maintenance, the metro will still be responsible for waste removal daily.
Springs man finds a shocking surprise
The owner of a Honda Civic was shocked to discover a tree that had been cut down by a private garden service had fallen on his vehicle last Wednesday, causing extensive damage.
The accident happened in Allen Road, Selection Park, at around 11:00.
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Kevin Usmar said he was told the tree would fall into his neighbour’s yard where the garden service took place.
“I moved my car a little, but nobody told me it wasn’t far enough,” he said, adding he has insurance.
The owner of the garden service, Kevin Knox, said the incident was an accident.
“We did ask the gentleman to move his car, but he only moved it a little.
“As an added safety precaution, we attached ropes to our truck and around the tree to enable us to pull it towards the neighbour’s yard.
“However, somehow it twisted and accidentally fell to the other side and on the car,” said Knox.
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